SOLUTION: Solve the equation tan θ = − square of 3 / 3

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Question 861305: Solve the equation
tan θ = − square of 3 / 3
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, stanbon:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
do you mean tan θ = − 3^2/3 or tan θ = − sqrt(3)/3
Do you mean square or square root?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan θ = − square of 3 / 3
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tan(t) = -1/sqrt(3)
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Reference angle: pi/6
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Since tan is negative: t = (5/6)pi or (11/6)pi
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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