Question

Express tan J as a fraction in simplest terms.
J
34
K
L
16

Answer 1

tanJ = 8/15

Explanation:

find JK the adjacent side uisng th pythagorean theorem

a² + 16² = 34²

a² = 34² - 16²

a² = 900

a = 30

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tan = opp/adj

tanJ = 16/30

Reduce

tanJ = 8/15