answersLogoWhite

0

Tangent is determined by the ratio of the side opposite the angle over the one adjacent to it. In a 45-45-90 triangle, the ratio of these sides is 1. This is because the side opposite one of the 45 degree angles is adjacent to the other, and vise versa.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Explain why the tangent of 45 equals 1?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp