Show that the graph of the function $z(x,y) = x\tan(y)$ is a minimal surface

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Show that the graph of the function $z(x,y) = x\tan(y)$ is a minimal surface

I'm really lost on how to do this question. I know we have to use the Euler equation to show this, but other than that I'm a bit lost because it's two different variables without a constraint.