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Tangent

Right triangle ratio

Formula

tan θ = opposite / adjacent

Right triangle ratio

Example

  • opp = 3
  • adj = 4
  • tan θ = 3/4 = 0.75
Result 0.75
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Grade 9 · Tangent

Easy · 20 questions · Worksheet #67117 · Tangent

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  1. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  2. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  3. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  4. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  5. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  6. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  7. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  8. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  9. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  10. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  11. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  12. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  13. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  14. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  15. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  16. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  17. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  18. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  19. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________
  20. fill In a right triangle, opposite = 3, adjacent = 4. Find tan θ. (tan = opp/adj)
    ______________________________

Updated July 2026

FAQs

What is Tangent?

Tangent (tan) is a trigonometry relationship written as Right triangle ratio or tan θ = opposite / adjacent. Students use it to solve unknowns when enough values are known.

How do you calculate Tangent step by step?

Write Right triangle ratio, substitute the known numbers carefully, then simplify. Worked walkthrough: opp = 3 adj = 4 tan θ = 3/4 = 0.75.

When is Tangent taught in school?

Tangent usually appears in trigonometry units during middle or secondary school. Match difficulty with MathDigits grade worksheets so practice fits the curriculum year.

What is a real example of Tangent?

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