Question

Tan x degrees = 5

I don't understand how to find the answer. Normally I get it but in this instance I don't

Answer 1

`78,69006753 ≈ x`

Explanation:

Use the tan⁻¹ function to evaluate this:

`tan^(-1) \: 5 ≈ 78,69006753°`

OR

`tan^(-1) \: 5 ≈ 1,373400767`

Radian Measure

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Answer 2

tan(x) = 5 ====> x= arc tan 5=====> x = 78.69