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If the point (3/5,3/4) corresponds to an angle θ in the unit circle, what is tan θ ?

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The tangent of the angle is (3/4) / (3/5) = (0.75/0.6) = 1/8 = 0.125

The angle is roughly 7.125 degrees (rounded)

Note: The point (3/5, 3/4) is just inside the unit circle, not on it.

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