Solving Arctanx=x: A Simple Guide to Solving Trigonometric Equations

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Homework Statement


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arctanx=x

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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There is not going to be any "formula" for the solution, you will have to use some kind of numeric solution. The simplest is Office Shredder's suggestion- accurately graph y= tan x and y= x and measure the x coordinate where the graphs cross.
 
yes I tried to sketch it and I find only x=0

Are my answer is correct?