If sinA = 5/13, find tanA.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
sin A = 5/13
According to the formula:
sin²A + cos²A = 1
tan A = sin A / cos A
cos A = √(1 − sin²A)
= √(1 − (5/13)²)
= √(1 − 25/169)
= √(144/169)
= 12/13
tan A =