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Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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6장, 문제 5.6.8

Match each expression in Column I with its value in Column II.
8. tan (-π/8)

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Recall the definition of the tangent function: \(\tan(\theta) = \frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}\). This will help understand the behavior of \(\tan(-\frac{\pi}{8})\).
Use the odd function property of tangent: \(\tan(-\theta) = -\tan(\theta)\). This means \(\tan(-\frac{\pi}{8}) = -\tan(\frac{\pi}{8})\).
Focus on finding \(\tan(\frac{\pi}{8})\). Recognize that \(\frac{\pi}{8}\) is \(22.5^\circ\), which is half of \(45^\circ\).
Apply the half-angle formula for tangent: \(\tan\left(\frac{\alpha}{2}\right) = \frac{1 - \cos(\alpha)}{\sin(\alpha)}\) or alternatively \(\tan\left(\frac{\alpha}{2}\right) = \sqrt{\frac{1 - \cos(\alpha)}{1 + \cos(\alpha)}}\) depending on the quadrant.
Calculate \(\tan(\frac{\pi}{8})\) using the half-angle formula with \(\alpha = \frac{\pi}{4}\), then use the odd function property to find \(\tan(-\frac{\pi}{8})\) by negating the result.

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Tangent Function and Its Properties

The tangent function, tan(θ), is defined as the ratio of the sine and cosine of an angle θ. It is periodic with period π and is odd, meaning tan(-θ) = -tan(θ). Understanding these properties helps evaluate tangent values for negative angles.
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Introduction to Tangent Graph

Reference Angles and Angle Reduction

Reference angles are acute angles used to find the trigonometric values of angles outside the first quadrant. For negative angles like -π/8, the value of tan(-π/8) can be found by using the odd property of tangent and the positive reference angle π/8.
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Reference Angles on the Unit Circle

Exact Values of Special Angles

Certain angles, such as π/8 (22.5°), have known exact trigonometric values expressed in surds or radicals. Knowing or deriving the exact value of tan(π/8) allows precise calculation of tan(-π/8) without a calculator.
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45-45-90 Triangles