9.4 The Tangent Ratio
The Tangent Ratio
Example 1: Finding Tangent Ratios Find tan R and tan S. Write as a fraction and a decimal rounded to 4 places.
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Example 2: Finding a Leg Length Find the value of x and round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Example 3: Using a Special Right Triangle to Find a Tangent
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Angle of Elevation The angle that an upward line of sight makes with a horizontal line is called the angle of elevation.
Example 4: Modeling with Mathematics
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