Which equation describes the tangent function for a right triangle?


A. [tex]tan("theta") = \frac{hypotenuse}{opposite}[/tex]

B. [tex]tan("theta") = \frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex]

C. [tex]tan("theta") = \frac{hypotenuse}{adjacent}[/tex]

D. [tex]tan("theta") = \frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}[/tex]

"Theta" is θ

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Answer

The correct answer is B


Explanation

Recall the mnemonics; SOH CAH TOA


The TOA is the tangent ratio which means,

T-means Tangent

O-means Opposite

A-means Adjacent


Therefore the tangent function for a right triangle is

[tex]\tan\theta=\frac{Opposite}{Adjacent}[/tex]

See diagram in attachment

Hence the correct answer is option B

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