Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.2 Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach - 5.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 402: 30

Answer

$0$

Work Step by Step

We need to compute $\tan (- 3 \pi)$. The trigonometric function $\tan$ has a period of $\pi$. Also, because tangent is odd $tan(-x)=-tan(x)$. Thus, we can simplify as follows: $\tan (-3 \pi) =-\tan (3 \pi)\\= \tan(0+3\times\pi) \\= \tan (0) =0$
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