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How do you graph $y = - 4 tan x$ $y= -4 tan x$ ?

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KPaukstis · Emily P.

Jul 4, 2015

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Explanation:

To plot a general idea, find y for a few values of x and connect the points. This should give you an sense of how the graph should look.

For sketching the full equation:

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(obviously not the most accurate sketch)

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