SOLUTION: In the r ight t riangle below, the length of AB is 13 units and the length of CB is 12 units. What is the tangent of ∠A ?

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: In the r ight t riangle below, the length of AB is 13 units and the length of CB is 12 units. What is the tangent of ∠A ?      Log On


   

Question 610341: In the r ight t riangle below, the length of AB is 13 units and the length of CB is 12 units. What is the tangent of ∠A ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that the length AC is the hypotenuse. If so, then...

tan(A) = BC/AB

tan(A) = 12/13