Question

Find the value of the trigonometric ratio, tan M.

Answer 1

tan M =
`(a)/(b)`

Explanation:

tan M =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(LN)/(MN)` =
`(a)/(b)`

Answer 2

The answer is option A

Explanation:

For tan

tan M = opposite / adjacent

From the picture

the opposite is a

the adjacent is b

So tan M is

tan M = a/b

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