SOLUTION: In a right triangle, sin θ = 9/15. Find the value of tan θ

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Question 620561: In a right triangle, sin θ = 9/15. Find the value of tan θ
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

In a right triangle, sin θ = 9/15 = opp/hyp

 15^2 - 9^2 = 144,  12 is the adj side

tanθ = opp/adj = 9/12 = 3/4