Solve for a side (tangent)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the tangent function?
Back
The tangent function (tan) is a trigonometric function defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right triangle.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the tangent of an angle?
Back
To calculate the tangent of an angle, use the formula: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between tangent and sine/cosine?
Back
The tangent of an angle can be expressed as tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If tan(θ) = 3/4, what does this mean in terms of a right triangle?
Back
This means that for every 3 units of the opposite side, there are 4 units of the adjacent side.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the value of tan(45°)?
Back
tan(45°) = 1.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you solve for a side using the tangent function?
Back
Use the formula: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent. Rearrange to find the unknown side.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tangent of 22.62°?
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tan(22.62°) = 5/12.
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