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C3 Addition Formulae Help

The acute angle A is such that tanA=2,

i)Find the exact value of cosecA. COMPLETED

ii)The angle B is such that tan(A+B)=3. Using an appropriate identity, find the exact value of tanB.

Any help on part ii would be extremely helpful. Thanks
Reply 1
Original post by SimonHackland
The acute angle A is such that tanA=2,

i)Find the exact value of cosecA. COMPLETED

ii)The angle B is such that tan(A+B)=3. Using an appropriate identity, find the exact value of tanB.

Any help on part ii would be extremely helpful. Thanks


Do you know the formula for Tan(A+B)
Reply 2
Original post by TenOfThem
Do you know the formula for Tan(A+B)

Yes, I believe it is:

tan(A+B) = tanA+tan B/
1-tanAtanB
Reply 3
Original post by SimonHackland
Yes, I believe it is:

tan(A+B) = tanA+tan B/
1-tanAtanB


So, you know that =3 and you know TanA= 2

Surely you can find TanB

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