The arctan(a) function is the inverse function of the tan(α).

You can use this function when having an equation like this: tan(α) = 0. You can use the arctan, arctan(tan(α)) = arctan(0) <=> α = arctan(0) <=> α = 0°.

Tip: arctan(a) is the same as tan^(-1) (a).

The arctan(a) function can also be displayed in a coordinate system, shown in the picture below.

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Where can you use the arctan function?

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