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Find tan
A 8/15
B 15/8
C 15/7
D 8/17

Find tan A 8/15 B 15/8 C 15/7 D 8/17-example-1

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Answer:

The correct answer is 8/15 on edg

User Kris Van Der Mast
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Answer:

cos α = 8/17

Apply Pythagoras theorem for triangle ,

Let get unknown side of triangle is y

17^2 = 8^2 + y^2

17^2 - 8^2 = y^2

225 = y^2

y = sqrt(225)

y = 15

tan α = 15/8

Explanation: