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How did they get from 2nd last to last step?

$$-\Bigg(\pi - \tan^{-1}\bigg({\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}}\bigg)\Bigg)=-\frac{5 \pi}{6}$$

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    It's $\arctan\frac1{\sqrt 3}$, not $\arctan\frac13$.2011-11-21

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There is a mistake: $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{15}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt 3}$. After you fix it, you see that $\tan^{-1}\frac{1}{\sqrt 3} = \frac{\pi}{6}$.

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    ...and if you don't know why $\tan^{-1}\frac{1}{\sqrt 3} = \frac{\pi}{6}$, you'll want to remember the 30-60-90 triangle...2011-11-21
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    @JM thanks, or if one doesn't know that, he can start with 60-60-60 one2011-11-21