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tan⁻¹(1) + tan⁻¹(2) + tan⁻¹(3) =

Answer: π.

  • A π
  • B 3π/4
  • C π/2
  • D 5π/4

Correct answer: A. π

Explanation: tan⁻¹1=π/4. For tan⁻¹2+tan⁻¹3: since xy=6>1 and both positive, formula gives π+tan⁻¹((2+3)/(1−6))=π+tan⁻¹(−1)=π−π/4=3π/4. Total: π/4+3π/4=π. Answer: π.

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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