Question

Given right triangle ABC, what is the value of tan (A)

O 5/13
O 12/13
O 12/5
O 13/12

Answer 1

Answer:

12/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Recall that trig function tan = opposite / adjacent

Find tan A

Opposite side of angle A = 24

Adjacent of A = 10

Tan (A) = 24/10

24/10 can be simplified to 12/5

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{12}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Tan is equal to $\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$. The side opposite to angle A is BC while the side adjacent to it is AC. This means tan(A) is $\frac{BC}{AC}$. It is given that BC is 24 and AC is 10, so we can substitute those values in and simplify:

tan(A) = $\frac{24}{10} = \frac{12}{5}$