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 In right triangle PRS, sin ∠P = (8/17) . What is tan ∠P?

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In right triangle PRS, sin ∠P = (8/17) . What is tan ∠P?

 Dec 16, 2014

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This triangle is a "Pythagorean Triple"......i.e., 8 - 15 - 17

The tangent of angle P is  ±( 8 / 15), depending upon the quadrant.

 

 Dec 16, 2014

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This triangle is a "Pythagorean Triple"......i.e., 8 - 15 - 17

The tangent of angle P is  ±( 8 / 15), depending upon the quadrant.

 

CPhill Dec 16, 2014

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