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Fimd trig using ratios (with radicals)

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We have to find the exact value of tan(A).

As we have a right triangle, we can use the trigonometric ratio to find tan(A):


\tan (A)=\frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Adyacent}}=(BC)/(AC)=(8)/(15)

Answer: tan(A) = 8/15

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