Question

Find the value of tan A

Answer 1

Yellow:
`(8)/(15)`

Explanation:

tangent = opposite
`/` adjacent

Opposite A = 16

Adjacent A = 30 (Not 34, since that is the hypotenuse or the longest line in the triangle)

Thus, tan A =
`(16)/(30) =(8)/(15)`

Answer 2

8/15

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle

tan theta = opp/ adj

tan A = 16/ 30

tan A = 8/15