Trigonometry

tan(45°)

Step-by-step solution with detailed explanations

Final Answer

1

Step-by-Step Solution

1

Definition

tan = sin/cos

2

At 45°

sin(45°) = cos(45°)

3

Result

tan(45°) = 1

Expert Insights

Why 1?: At 45°, opposite = adjacent
Isoceles right triangle: Both legs equal

Pro Tip: 45° is where sin = cos, so tan = 1

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