SOLUTION: tan(x) = 5.2 x= how many degrees?

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Question 1082646: tan(x) = 5.2
x= how many degrees?
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

if tan%28x%29+=+5.2, then
x=tan%5E-1%28+5.2%29
x=1.38081+ radians
1.38081radians+=+79.115° (degrees)

check: tan%2879.115%29+=5.20026 or rounded tan%28x%29+=+5.2

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan(x) = 5.2
x= how many degrees?
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I would use a calculator.