Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 7 - Trigonometry and Periodic Functions - Strengthen Your Understanding - Page 321: 54

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When $\theta =\frac{\pi}{2}$, the cosine function is equal to zero. Since tangent is equal to sine over cosine, the fraction (sine over cosine) becomes undefined, meaning that the tangent cannot be defined, either.
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