Problem

Find the exact value of the function.
tanβ2, given tanβ=52, with 180<β<270
tanβ2=
(Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed. Rationalize all denominators.)

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Final Answer: 0.4472135954999579

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Step 1 :We are given that tanβ=52 and we need to find the exact value of tanβ2.

Step 2 :We know that the formula for tanβ2 in terms of tanβ is given by: tanβ2=1cosβsinβ.

Step 3 :We can express sinβ and cosβ in terms of tanβ as follows: sinβ=tanβ1+tan2β and cosβ=11+tan2β.

Step 4 :Substituting these into the formula for tanβ2, we get: tanβ2=111+tan2βtanβ1+tan2β.

Step 5 :We can simplify this to: tanβ2=1+tan2β1tanβ.

Step 6 :Substituting the given value of tanβ=52 into this equation, we find the exact value of tanβ2 to be approximately 0.4472135954999579.

Step 7 :However, we need to consider the quadrant of β to determine the sign of tanβ2. Since 180<β<270, β is in the third quadrant where both sine and cosine are negative. Therefore, tanβ2 should be negative.

Step 8 :So, the exact value of tanβ2 is 0.4472135954999579.

Step 9 :Final Answer: 0.4472135954999579

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