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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do I find -xtan(0.3x)=8.57 algebraically? (without a graphing calculator)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Specifically the answer of 7.7 ( I know there are multiple answers)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the process?

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

I doubt you can, not in a usual algebraic method. Not sure you could separate the x from the tangent.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I there anyway of using derivatives?

OpenStudy (agent0smith):

Not sure how derivatives would help...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Don't think the problem equation has any real roots. Refer to the attached plot.

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