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Question 646076: I have a test tomorrow and I can't figure this one out:
What is the exact value of tan(85pi/4)
can someone please help me?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the exact value of tan(85pi/4)
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85pi/4 = 21 1/4 pi = 10(2pi)+ (3/4)pi
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So tan(85pi/4) = tan(3pi/4) = tan(135 degrees) = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.