Math.tan

Returns the tangent of a number.

Method of Math
Static

Syntax

tan( x )

Parameters

Parameter Description
x A number

Description

The tan method returns a numeric value that represents the tangent of the angle.
Because tan is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.tan(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created.

Examples

The following function returns the tangent of the variable x:

See also

Math.acos, Math.asin, Math.atan, Math.atan2, Math.cos, Math.sin

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