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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which identity is correct?
Options
A tan (a+β) = tan a + tan β
B tan (a+β) = (tan a + tan β)/(1 - tan a tan β)
Correct Answer
C tan (a+β) = (tan a - tan β)/(1 + tan a tan β)
D tan (a+β) = tan a - tan β
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The correct sum formula for tangent is tan (a+β) = (tan a + tan β)/(1 - tan a tan β).

Hint

The notes indicate answer B.

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