Solve for x : tan2 (x - 5°) = 3

Solve for x : tan² (x - 5°) = 3

Sum

tan² (x – 5°) = 3
tan (x – 5°) = `sqrt3`
tan (x – 5°) = tan 60°
x – 5° = 60°
x = 65°

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