Question

If cos p=4/5 and p is an acute angle what is the value of tan p

Answer 1

Answer:

tan p=3/4

Explanation:

sin²p+cos²p=1

sin²p=1-cos²p

sin²p=1-(⅘)²

sin²p=1-16/25

sin²p=9/25

sin p=3/5

tan p=sin p/cos p

tan p=⅗/⅘

tan p=¾