Question

The point P(3, 4) is on the terminal side of θ. Evaluate tan θ.

Answer 1

im sure there is a definition for the tangent function ....

Answer 2

do you recall the 3 basic trig functions and their definitions?

Answer 3

Sin, Cos, Tan, I dont know the definitions though

Answer 4

on a normal looking xy graph; the defintions equate to:

\[sin=\frac{y}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}\]
\[cos=\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}\]
\[tan=\frac{y}{x}\]

Answer 5

Okay, sooo...

Answer 6

so take the point (x,y) that they give you, and use those values in the appropriate definition.

Answer 7

Example? I take this class online, you are basically my teacher right now

Answer 8

spose they give you a point (a,b)

and ask you to determine the value of say; tan

you take the values presented in the point: x=a, y=b

and then apply them to the appropriate definition; in this case tan = y/x, therefore; tan = b/a

Answer 9

So tan= 3/4

Answer 10

that was a very good attempt :)

(x,y) = (3,4)

y = 4
x = 3

tan = 4/3

Answer 11

oh lol Sorry I didnt really read it I just assumed x/y sorry

Answer 12

youll do fine :) good luck