Question

Triangle QRS is a right triangle with lengths shown.

What is the decimal value of tan Q?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth if necessary)

Answer 1

2.4

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the definition of the tangent of an angle.

... Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

The side opposite angle Q is RS. The side adjacent to angle Q is QR. Then ...

... tan(Q) = RS/QR = 120/50 = 2.4