Step 1:
\(a)
\The identity is for
.
Consider
Definition of inverse trigonometry function: then
\
Substitute .
Step 2:
\(b)
\The function is for
.
Consider
Take tangent of each side.
\Sum formula of tangent function: .
\
Properties of inverse trigonometry function
\
.
Solution:
\(a) .
(b) .