Calculus 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - Inverse Functions - 6.6 Inverse Trigonometric Functions - 6.6 Exercises - Page 481: 16

Answer

The graphs of $y=\displaystyle \tan x, x\in(-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2})$ and $y=\tan^{-1}x\qquad $(or $\arctan x)$ are reflections of each other about the line $y=x.$

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