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Find the value of s in the interval [0, π/2] that makes the statement true. Round to four decimal places. tan s = 5.1527

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Given:


\tan s=5.1527

Taking the inverse of tan on both sides, we get


\tan ^(-1)\tan s=\tan ^(-1)5.1527


s=\tan ^(-1)5.1527
\text{ Use }tan^(-1)(5.1527)=79.016966.
s=79.016966

Round to four decimal places.


s=79.0170

Hence the value of s is 79.0170.

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