SOLUTION: What is the period of f(x)=5tan(2x)

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Question 489852: What is the period of f(x)=5tan(2x)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the period of f(x)=5tan(2x)
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The usual period for tan is (pi)
But, because the "x" is multiplied by 2, tan
goes thru its value range at double speed.
So the period is shortened to:
Period = (pi)/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.