Geometry: The Tangent Ratio  
   
Here you'll learn about the definition and concept of The Tangent Ratio, using video and explanations in own handwriting by the instructor.
The tangent ratio is the ratio of leg opposite to an angle of a right angle to the leg adjacent to the angle i.e.
          tan = opposite/adjacent.
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(Continued from above the video). The tangent ratio for acute angles is constant. It also explains how you can find the tangent ratio for any angle of right triangle, given the measures of the sides of the triangle.

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