PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW TO GET THE CORRECT ANSWER (which is listed)

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)

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PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW TO GET THE CORRECT ANSWER (which is listed) 

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

anonymous · Answer

was there a diagram that went with this

anonymous · Answer

sadly no

anonymous · Answer

I got it

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

the smallest angle is opposite to the smallest side

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you !!! :D