SOLUTION: Express the following in terms of a reference angle: tan160 I know that it is 20 degrees to the x-axis, but I'm clueless on how to express it? Is it just tan20? Thanks!

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Question 503550: Express the following in terms of a reference angle:
tan160

I know that it is 20 degrees to the x-axis, but I'm clueless on how to express it? Is it just tan20?
Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct since 180 - 160 = 20