Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - 5.2 Trigonometric Functions - 5.2 Exercises - Page 519: 60

Answer

Undefined.

Work Step by Step

We can find the tangent of coterminal angle that lies between $0^{\circ}$ and $360^{\circ}$ for convenience. $\tan450^{\circ}= \tan(450^{\circ}-360^{\circ})=\tan 90^{\circ}$ The terminal side of $90^{\circ}$ angle passes through (0,1). So $x=0,y=1$ and $r=1$. $\tan 90^{\circ}=\frac{y}{x}=\frac{1}{0}$ As denominator=0, $\tan 450^{\circ}=\tan 90^{\circ}$ is undefined.
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