Question

is \(\tan ^{-1} \) the same thing as tan inverse?

Answer 1

@KingGeorge

Answer 2

Yes.!

Answer 3

Sure?

Answer 4

tan inverse = 1/tan

I am leaving theta to be anything.

Answer 5

\[\tan45 = 1\]
\[\tan ^{-1}1 = 45\]

Answer 6

yes, but remember that the domain is restricted.. hence the reason we usually call it arctan

Answer 7

Can you explain arc tan to me? or should I prefer a tutorial (video one ?) like that of khan academy and other facilities?

Answer 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idxeo49szW0

Answer 9

OK thanks a lot... I will go through out that video one and then will go through some questions, if any problem , will disturb you all.. :)