Question

Determine tan (A) and tan (B).

Answer 1

tan (A) = 1/2. tan (B) = 2

Explanation:

tan θ = opposite/adjacent

for tan(A), the opposite is 5. adjacent is 10. hypotenuse is 5√5.

tan (A) = 5/10 = 1/2.

for tan (B), the opposite is 10, adjacent is 5. hypotenuse is 5√5.

tan(B) = 10/5 = 2