Find the Exact Value of the Expression $$\cos \frac { \pi } { 3 } + \tan \frac { 5 \pi } { 3 }$$

question 152

Multiple Choice

Find the exact value of the expression. Do not use a calculator.
- $$\cos \frac { \pi } { 3 } + \tan \frac { 5 \pi } { 3 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 - 2 \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { \sqrt { 3 } + 1 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { \sqrt { 3 } + 3 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 \sqrt { 3 } + 3 } { 6 }\)

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