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Express tan O as a fraction in simplest terms

Express tan O as a fraction in simplest terms-example-1
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Answer: tan(O) = 3/4

Explanation:

The following triangle is a right triangle so we can use the pythagorean theorem to find side QP.

4^2 + b^2 = 5^2

16 + b^2 = 25

b^2 = 9

b = 3

tangent is equal to opposite over adjacent.

The side opposite O is QP which we found to be 3

The side adjacent to O is OP which is given to be 4

tan(o) = 3/4

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