hi
n in both the triangles apply tanA= perpendicular/base...
The tangent of an acute angle of a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the opposite leg to the length of the adjacent leg. Note that the hypotenuse of a right triangle is not a leg. In the first problem, tan(A) = 17/21 tan(A) = .8095238 approx Angle A = 38.99 degrees ------------ Be sure your calculator is set to degrees. Your task is to crank out the second problem and post the solution here for checking. Okay? @HeyImKae
tan(A) = .88235294117647059
Here's angle A ^^ Use your calculator or the Google calculator.
The second one. Tangent of angle A is the length of the opposite leg over the length of the adjacent leg. Tan(A) = 15/8
1.875 = 15/8 but that is not A.
Tan A = 1.875 We have to use a calculator.
When you are there, let me know.
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