How do you solve the equation #tanX=15#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-28T01:16:05

#x~~1.504# radians

To solve for the angle #x#, let's take the inverse tan (arctan) of both sides. We get

#cancel(arctan)(cancel(tan)x)=arctan(15)#

#=>x=arctan(15)#

Evaluating with a calculator, we get

#x~~1.504# radians

Hope this helps!

Answer 2 · 2018-05-28T02:07:20

#x = 86^@19 + k180^@#

tan x = 15
Calculator and unit circle give as general answer for x -->
#x = 86^@19 + k180^@#