Express the value of each tangent ratio to the nearest tenth or as a fraction

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HM Tanbir · Answer 1 · 2022-12-30T12:03:32+0000

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Answer:

1) 5/12

2) 4/3

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you that the tangent ratio is ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

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1) For angle Z, the ratio is ...

tan(Z) = XY/YZ = 10/25 = 5/12

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2) For angle C, the ratio is ...

tan(C) = AB/BC = 20/15 = 4/3