I am doing a math folio and am having trouble with a part that I can’t seem to solve. The question involves using previously found information to create an graphable expression which verifies a statement about an angle. I will attach an image for further context (the question is about part 2)
How to find an algebraic expression to graph using a tangent equation?
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Seems like a straight-forward task ...
1. In terms of [MATH]x[/MATH], what are the values for [MATH]\tan{\alpha} \text{ and } \tan{\beta}[/MATH]?
2. What is the difference identity for tangent, i.e. [MATH]\tan(\alpha - \beta)[/MATH]?
Substitute the values found in (1) and use the difference identity to determine [MATH]\tan(\alpha - \beta)[/MATH] in terms of [MATH]x[/MATH].
... do the graph.
1. In terms of [MATH]x[/MATH], what are the values for [MATH]\tan{\alpha} \text{ and } \tan{\beta}[/MATH]?
2. What is the difference identity for tangent, i.e. [MATH]\tan(\alpha - \beta)[/MATH]?
Substitute the values found in (1) and use the difference identity to determine [MATH]\tan(\alpha - \beta)[/MATH] in terms of [MATH]x[/MATH].
... do the graph.