Question

How do I calculate the tangent of the indicated angle?

Answer 1

tan B = 1

Explanation:

Start with the definition of the tangent ratio.

`\tan \theta = (opp)/(adj)`

Now you need to look at the angle of interest, and figure out which side is the opposite leg and which side is the adjacent leg with respect to the angle of interest.

For angle B, 3sqrt(2) (vertical leg) is the adjacent leg and 3sqrt(2) (horizontal leg) is the opposite leg.

`\tan B = (3√(2))/(3√(2))`

`\tan B = 1`