Tangent (function)
Jargon-Free Definition
A trigonometric ratio comparing two sides of a right triangle.
QCAA/AC9 Definition
The ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right-angled triangle.
Examples of Word Use in School
- Use tangent to Solve the missing side.
- Calculate
. - Decide whether sine, cosine or tangent is needed.
Mathematical Definition
For an angle