1. 9.4 The Tangent Ratio

2. The Tangent Ratio

3. Example 1: Finding Tangent Ratios Find tan R and tan S. Write as a fraction and a decimal rounded to 4 places.

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5. Example 2: Finding a Leg Length Find the value of x and round your answer to the nearest tenth.

6. Example 3: Using a Special Right Triangle to Find a Tangent

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8. Angle of Elevation The angle that an upward line of sight makes with a horizontal line is called the angle of elevation.

9. Example 4: Modeling with Mathematics

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