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Tan (angle B) using an exact expression in trigonometric ratios in right triangles

Tan (angle B) using an exact expression in trigonometric ratios in right triangles-example-1
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The value of the tangent of an angle is the ratio (opposite side) / (adjacent side).

Here you see that the opposite side (opposite to Angle B) is of length 5 and the adj. side has length 12.

Thus, the tan of Angle B is 5/12. (answer)

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