If $sinθ =\frac{8}{17}$ then find the value of tanθ.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
sinθ = \(\frac{8}{17}\)
P = 8 & H = 17
Using pythagoras theorem
P2 + B2 = H2
82 + B2 = 172
B = 15
So , tan θ = \(\frac{P}{B}\) = \(\frac{8}{15}\)
If $sinθ =\frac{8}{17}$ then find the value of tanθ.
Correct answer: option 2
sinθ = \(\frac{8}{17}\)
P = 8 & H = 17
Using pythagoras theorem
P2 + B2 = H2
82 + B2 = 172
B = 15
So , tan θ = \(\frac{P}{B}\) = \(\frac{8}{15}\)