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If tan(x+y) = 33 and tan(x) = 3, find tan(y).

Answer: 30/99.

  • A 30/100 = 3/10
  • B 30/99
  • C 30/100
  • D 1/10

Correct answer: B. 30/99

Explanation: tan(x+y) = (tanx + tany)/(1 - tanx tany) = 33. (3+tany)/(1-3tany) = 33. 3+tany = 33-99tany. 100tany = 30. tany = 30/100 = 3/10. Wait that is same as option A. But 3/10 = 30/100. So both A and C say same thing differently.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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