Right-triangle trig

Label the sides from the angle.

ACT Math: Geometry and trigonometry

tan θ = \frac{opp}{adj}

Work through it

Other leg: 12, so $tan θ = \frac{5}{12}$ .

Using the hypotenuse in tangent.

Tangent uses both legs.

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