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Find the value of the trig function indicated. Write as a SIMPLIFIED fraction.

Find the value of the trig function indicated. Write as a SIMPLIFIED fraction.-example-1
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Explanation:

Remember for RIGHT triangles s-o-h-c-a-h-t-o-a

Tangent Φ = opposite leg / adjacent leg

Use Pythagorean theorem to find the opposite leg length is '7'

then tan Φ = opp leg/ adj leg = 7/24

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