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If sin p =3/5 and p is an acute angle, what is the value of tan p?

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Answer:

sin x + cos x = 5/13 + 12/13

Explanation:

Given that tan x = 5/12, what is the value of sin x + cos x?

draw a triangle with opposite leg=3 and hypotenuse=5

tan p = opposite/adjacent = 3/4

similarly, in a 5-12-13 right triangle

sin x + cos x = 5/13 + 12/13

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