Question

Can I get help with this?



What is tan A?

Answer 1

A. 3/4



B. 4/3




C. 4/5




D. 3/5

Answer 2

@anteater Can I get some help?

Answer 3

Tangent of an angle is given by the ratio of the side opposite the angle to the side adjacent to the angle. Which side is opposite your angle and which is next to (adjacent) your angle?

Answer 4

C is adjacent and B is opposite

Answer 5

Oh so B is adjacent and C is opposite

Answer 6

@anteater So it's 6/8 or 3/4

Answer 7

Yes :D

Answer 8

However, I think A, B, and C are just meant to label the angles

Answer 9

Thanks, ant! :D

Answer 10

Let me add something to the drawing