Question

Find the value of tan E rounded to the nearest hundredth, if necessary. The letters are C, D, and E while the numbers are 24, 32, and 40.

Answer 1

Assume the triangle is CDE with CD = 24, DE = 32, CE = 40. Since 24^2 + 32^2 = 40^2, CE is the hypotenuse and angle D is 90°. For angle E, opposite = CD = 24 and adjacent = DE = 32, so

tan E = 24/32 = 3/4 = 0.75.