Periodic Reduction for $$\tan^{-1}(\tan x)$$

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Periodic Reduction for $$\tan^{-1}(\tan x)$$

## Formula

If:

$$x=n\pi+\theta,\quad \theta\in\left(-\frac\pi2,\frac\pi2\right)$$

then:

$$\tan^{-1}(\tan x)=\theta$$

## Usage

- Used to reduce inverse tangent of tangent to its principal value.

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