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Express tan B as a fraction in simplest form.

Express tan B as a fraction in simplest form.-example-1
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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

Tan B is defined as the opposite side divided by the adjacent side. 5 is the hypotenuse, 4 is the opposite side of angle B, and 3 is the adjacent side of angle B

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Based on the given triangle, tan(B) as a fraction in its simplest form is 3/4. Option 1 (None of the listed answers are correct)

How to calculate angle in a triangle

In a right-angled triangle ABC, where the adjacent side (AC) is 4, the opposite side (BC) is 3, and the hypotenuse side (AB) is 5, use the tangent function to find the value of tan(B).

The tangent function is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side:

tan(B) = BC / AC

tan(B) = 3 / 4

To express tan(B) as a fraction in simplest form, simplify the ratio by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which in this case is 1:

tan(B) = 3 / 4

Therefore, tan(B) is already in its simplest form as the fraction 3/4.

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