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Question from JOHN, a student:

find the exact value of tan15° in surd form.

Hi John,

Try using the multiple angle formula for the tangent

\[\tan(a + b) = \frac{\tan(a) + tan(b)}{1 - \tan(a) \tan(b)}.\]

Write back if you need more assistance,
Penny

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