SOLUTION: Give two examples of theta, in radians, for which tan theta is undefined. I am not sure what this means? Is there anyway you could help me work this out? Thank you

Question 895996: Give two examples of theta, in radians, for which tan theta is undefined.

I am not sure what this means? Is there anyway you could help me work this out? Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Give two examples of theta, in radians, for which tan theta is undefined.
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tan = sin/cos
--> tan is undefined when the denominator = 0, ie, when cos = 0
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That's at theta = pi/2 and theta = 3pi/2
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If you use a calculator to find tan(90), you get an error.
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