Question

Find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. tan x = 3 over 5

Answer 1

\[\tan(x) = \frac{3}{5}\]
So, since x is inside of a function, you must take the INVERSE FUNCTION to isolate it. Remember what you do to one side you must do to the other side.

\[x=\tan^-1\frac{3}{5}\]

Answer 2

Which you can plug into a calculator to get an approximate answer.