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Which equation describes the tangent function for a right triangle?

A.
tan(

B.
tan(

C.
tan(

D.
tan(

"Theta" is θ

User Mmo
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Answer

The correct answer is B


Step-by-step explanation

Recall the mnemonics; SOH CAH TOA


The TOA is the tangent ratio which means,

T-means Tangent

O-means Opposite

A-means Adjacent


Therefore the tangent function for a right triangle is


\tan\theta=(Opposite)/(Adjacent)

See diagram in attachment

Hence the correct answer is option B

Which equation describes the tangent function for a right triangle? A. tan( B. tan-example-1
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