Question

Tan theta = 15/8 Find sin theta Find cos theta

Answer 1

Tan is opposite/adjacent = 15/8

Sin = opp/hyp
Cos = adj,/ hyp
Use Pythagorean theorem to find hypotenuse
15^2 + 8^2 = c^2
225+64= 289
√289= c
c=17
Sin = 15/17
Cos= 8/17