SOLUTION: How do you solve theta problems on your calculator? such as tan θ =2/5 ?

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Question 311212: How do you solve theta problems on your calculator?
such as tan θ =2/5 ?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you solve theta problems on your calculator?
such as tan θ =2/5 ?
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Above the "tan" button you should (might) have
tan-1
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Select it.
Key in 2/5
Hit "Enter"
You should see 21.8014 if you are in Degree Mode.
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Cheers,
Stan H.