Question

Use triangle ABC to write the value of tanA

tan as a ratio.
Triangle A B C has segment A B that measures 45 units, B C is 28 units, and A C measures 53. Angle B is a right angle.
What is the ratio for tanA?
Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form, like this: 42/53

Answer 1

Answer: 28/45

Explanation:

tan is
`(opposite)/(adjacent)`.

In this case, tanA =
`(28)/(45)`