Question

In a right triangle, angle φ has a tangent value of 1.40. The side adjacent to angle φ has a length of 9.0 inches. What is the length of the side opposite angle φ?
a. 6.4 inches
b. 12.6 inches
c. 9.1 inches
d. 54.4 inches

Answer 1

Answer:

b) 12.6 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

tangent is the ratio of the side opposite over adjacent, so if we let x= length of the opposite side, 1.40=x/9, x=12.6 inches