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the exact value of tan(-60^(@)) is...

the exact value of `tan(-60^(@))` is

A

`-sqrt(3)`

B

`-1`

C

`-(2)/(sqrt(3))`

D

`-(sqrt(3))/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sketch a `-60^(@)` angle in standard position as shown in the figure below.

the tangent ratio is `(y)/(x)=(-sqrt(3))/(1)=-sqrt(3)`.
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