Question

How do you solve 2tanx - 1 = 0 for 0° < x < 360° ?

Answer 1

x=`26.6^@` or x=`206.6^@`

Explanation:

2tanx-1=0
2tanx=1
tanx=`1/2`

Find the first value using `tan^-1(1/2)` = `26.6^@`

Add 180 to find the second value: `206.6^@`