Question

find tan a for the triangle below.
a
10
24
26
a. 0.4167
b. 0.385
c. 2.4
d. 0.923

Explanation:

Step1: Recall tangent formula

The formula for $\tan(A)$ in a right - triangle is $\tan(A)=\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}$.

Step2: Identify opposite and adjacent sides

For angle $A$, the opposite side has length $24$ and the adjacent side has length $10$.

Step3: Calculate $\tan(A)$

$\tan(A)=\frac{24}{10} = 2.4$

Answer:

C. 2.4