Question

If x = 10, y = 5, and z = 11, what is the tangent ratio for g½2/110/115/11

Answer 1

Recall that by definition, in a right triangle:

`tan\theta=\frac{oppposite\text{ leg}}{adjacent\text{ leg}}.`

In the given triangle, if we consider angle g, we get:

`tan(g)=(x)/(y).`

Substituting x=10, and y=5, we get:

`tan(g)=(10)/(5)=(2)/(1).`

Answer:

`(2)/(1).`