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If sin x= 24/25 and cos x=7/25, what does tan x equal? What is the simplified fraction

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Answer:

24/7 = 3 3/7

Explanation:

Always remember the formula:

tan x = (sin x)/(cos x)


tan \: x = (sin \: x)/(cos \: x) \\ = ( (24)/(25) )/( (7)/(25) ) \\ = (24)/(7)