Question

find the tangent of ∠v.

t ----13---- v
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(u is a right angle)

simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or whole number.
tan(v) =

Explanation:

Answer:

First, calculate the length of \(TU\): \(\sqrt{13^2 - 5^2} = 12\)
\(\tan(V) = \frac{12}{5}\)