Which equation can be used to find B in the triangle below?
tanB=8/10 tanB=8/6 cosB=10/6 cosB=10/8

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Answer:
(b) tan B = 8/6
Step-by-step explanation:
The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA is intended to remind you of the relevant relationships:
Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse
Tan = Opposite/Adjacent
Then angle B is involved in tangent and cosine relationships this way:
tan B = 8/6 . . . . . . matches 2nd choice
cos B = 6/10 . . . . . matches no choices
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Additional comment
Both of the offered cosine choices give a cosine value that is greater than 1. The cosine of a real angle is never greater than 1, so those can be rejected immediately.