Skip to content

TAN

Syntax

TAN (X)

Description

Returns the tangent of X in radians. TAN (X) is calculated in single precision. If TAN overflows, the "Overflow" error message is displayed, machine infinity with the appropriate sign is supplied as the result, and execution continues.

Example

10 Y = Q*TAN(X)/2

See Also

  • ABS - Return the absolute value of a number (removes negative sign)
  • ATN - Returns the arctangent of X in radians
  • COS - Returns the cosine of X in radians
  • EXP - Returns e to the power of X
  • FIX - Returns the truncated integer part of X
  • INT - Return the largest integer less than or equal to a number (floor function)
  • LOG - Returns the natural logarithm of X
  • RND - Returns a random number between 0 and 1
  • SGN - Returns the sign of X (-1, 0, or 1)
  • SIN - Returns the sine of X in radians
  • SQR - Returns the square root of X