Problem

Use reference angles to find the exact value. Rationalize the denominator of your answer, if needed. Select "Undefined" if applicable. \[ \tan \left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)= \]

Solution

Step 1 :The tangent function has a period of π, so the tangent of an angle and the tangent of that angle plus any multiple of π are the same.

Step 2 :Therefore, the tangent of -π/4 is the same as the tangent of -π/4 + π = π/4.

Step 3 :The tangent of π/4 is 1, so the tangent of -π/4 is also 1.

Step 4 :However, considering the negative sign, the tangent of -π/4 is -1.

Step 5 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{-1}\)

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