Floor Function and Tangent function

In summary, the floor function rounds a given number down to the nearest integer and is commonly used in mathematics and computer programming. The tangent function, denoted as tan(x), represents the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right triangle and is used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and architecture. Its domain is all real numbers except for certain values, and its range is all real numbers.
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Solve the equation $x=\pi\left\lfloor\tan\dfrac{\pi}{x}\right\rfloor$.
 
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anemone said:
Solve the equation $x=\pi\left\lfloor\tan\dfrac{\pi}{x}\right\rfloor$.

let us consider the case $x\ge 0$

x has to be multiple of $\pi$
x cannot be zero as RHS is undefined.
x cannot be > 4 as RHS = 0 and LHS > 0

so $x=\pi$ is the possible case

now $\tan \,1$ is between 1 and $\sqrt{3}$ (because $\dfrac{\pi}{4}\lt 1 \lt \dfrac{\pi}{3}$
hence x = $pi$ is the solution

there is no solution for $x\lt 0$

so only solution $\pi$
 

FAQ: Floor Function and Tangent function

What is the floor function?

The floor function, denoted as ⌊x⌋, rounds a given number down to the nearest integer. For example, ⌊3.8⌋ = 3 and ⌊-2.5⌋ = -3.

How is the floor function used in mathematics?

The floor function is commonly used in mathematical equations and functions to ensure that the resulting value is an integer. It is also used in computer programming to convert floating-point numbers into integers.

What is the tangent function?

The tangent function, usually denoted as tan(x), is a trigonometric function that represents the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle. It is defined as tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x).

What is the domain and range of the tangent function?

The domain of the tangent function is all real numbers except for values that make the cosine function equal to 0. In other words, the domain is all real numbers except for x = (2n + 1)π/2, where n is an integer. The range of the tangent function is all real numbers.

How is the tangent function used in real life?

The tangent function is used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and architecture. For example, it can be used to calculate the slope of a ramp or the angle of a ladder leaning against a wall. It is also used in navigation and surveying to determine the height of a building or the distance between two points.

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