Questions: Find the exact value of the expression.
tan(19π/4)
Transcript text: Find the exact value of the expression.
\[
\tan \left(\frac{19 \pi}{4}\right)
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the exact value of \(\tan \left(\frac{19 \pi}{4}\right)\), we can use the periodicity property of the tangent function, which has a period of \(\pi\). This means \(\tan(x) = \tan(x + n\pi)\) for any integer \(n\). We can reduce the angle \(\frac{19 \pi}{4}\) to an equivalent angle within the interval \([0, \pi)\) and then find the tangent of that angle.
Step 1: Given Angle
The given angle is:
\[
\frac{19\pi}{4}
\]
Step 2: Reduce the Angle
Using the periodicity of the tangent function, we reduce the angle to an equivalent angle within the interval \([0, \pi)\):
\[
\frac{19\pi}{4} \mod \pi = 2.3562
\]
Step 3: Calculate the Tangent
Calculate the tangent of the reduced angle:
\[
\tan(2.3562) = -1.0000
\]