Question

If tan x = 3 cot x then x = ?

Options

• 60°

• 45°

• 30°

• 15°

Answer 1

60°

Explanation:

tan x = 3 cot x

⇒ `tan x = 3 xx 1/(tan x)`

⇒ tan²x = 3

⇒ `tan x = sqrt(3)` = tan 60°.