Question

fimd trig using ratios (with radicals)

Answer 1

We have to find the exact value of tan(A).

As we have a right triangle, we can use the trigonometric ratio to find tan(A):

$\tan (A)=\frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Adyacent}}=\frac{BC}{AC}=\frac{8}{15}$

Answer: tan(A) = 8/15