Question

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In a 3-4-5 right triangle, which expression would provide the measure of the smallest acute angle?

1. tan (3/4)
2. tan (4/3)
3. tan-1(3/4) <<< correct answer
4. tan-1(4/3) <<< my answer

Answer 1

was there a diagram that went with this

Answer 2

sadly no

Answer 3

I got it

Answer 4

let me draw it out it will be a minute or two

Answer 5

Tangent is opposite over adjacent. I believe you will find out the value when you use the method and draw out the diagram.

Answer 6

the smallest angle is opposite to the smallest side

Answer 7

okay thank you !!! :D