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OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

terminal sides

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

The point P(12, 16) is on the terminal side of θ. Evaluate tan θ. |dw:1399328782845:dw|

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

tan=opp/adj and 12^2+16^2=400 squared =20

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

so san=20/16= 10/8=5/4 ? is that correct?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

For the tangent all you need is opp and adj. You don't need the hypotenuse. |dw:1399329512717:dw|

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

\(\tan \theta = \dfrac{opp}{adj} = \dfrac{16}{12} \) Now reduce the fraction.

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

4/3

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

correct

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