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Chapter 8: Right Triangles and Trigonometry. Section 8-3: The Tangent Ratio. Objective:. To use tangent ratios to determine side lengths in triangles. Vocabulary. Tangent. Tangent. The tangent of R A is defined as:. Writing Tangent Ratios:. B. tan A =______ tan B =______. 5. 3.
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Chapter 8:Right Triangles and Trigonometry Section 8-3: The Tangent Ratio
Objective: • To use tangent ratios to determine side lengths in triangles.
Vocabulary • Tangent
Tangent • The tangent of RA is defined as:
Writing Tangent Ratios: B • tan A =______ • tan B=______ 5 3 A C 4
Using Tangents • Solve for the variable. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Using Tangents • Solve for the variable. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Using Tangents • Solve for mRX. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Using Tangents • Solve for mRY. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.