SOLUTION: Solve for theta using tan^-1. tan(6theta+5)=-14 Thanks!

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Question 674196: Solve for theta using tan^-1. tan(6theta+5)=-14
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Solve for theta using tan^-1. tan(6theta+5)=-14
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use x for theta
for interval [0,π]
tan(6x+5)=-14
using inverse tan key on calculator:
tan^-1(-14)=1.64 radians(in quadrant II where tan<0)
6x+5=1.64
6x=1.64-5
x=-0.56