Trigonometric Identities Question 99

Question: The value of $ \tan (-945{}^\circ ) $ is

[MP PET 1997]

Options:

A) - 1

B) - 2

C) - 3

D) - 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \tan (-945{}^\circ )=\tan [-(945{}^\circ )] $ $ =-\tan [(2\times 360{}^\circ +225{}^\circ )] $ $ =-\tan [225{}^\circ ]=-\tan 45{}^\circ =-1 $ .