SOLUTION: Given the right △DEF, DE = 30, EF = 72 and DF = 78. Find the tan F=

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Question 1189693: Given the right △DEF, DE = 30, EF = 72 and DF = 78. Find the tan F=
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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RIGHT Triangle
You can draw and label the triangle and see,
tan%28F%29=30%2F72=15%2F36=highlight%285%2F12%29

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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tan(F)  is the ratio of the opposite leg to the adjacent leg.


Having this  TIP,  go  BOLDLY  forward and complete this assignment  ON  YOUR  OWN.


Happy calculations  ( ! )