Question

How do I solve tan 0?

Answer 1

`tan \theta = ( opposite)/(adjacent)`

And in the given diagram,

`opposite = 2 \sqrt 3, adjacent =-2`

Substituting these values in the formula of tan theta, we will get

`tan \theta = (2 \sqrt3)/(-2)`

Simplifying the fraction,

`tan \theta = - \sqrt 3`