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-π/2 < x < π/2
tan(-x) is in quadrant IV where tan<0
tan(π/2-x)is in quadrant I where tan>0
(π/2-x) is the complement of (-x) (reference angles)
tan(x)*tan(complement of x)=1
Therefore, tan(-x)tan(π/2-x)=-1
correct answer is C
Note: This example is for (-π/2 < x < π/2) but it will also be true for the full range of (0-2π)
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