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In a triangle ABC right angled at B,
ACB=θ.
If tan θ=34,then find sin θ.

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Solution


Given, triangle ABC is right angled at B,

Also, tan θ=34

tan θ=ABBC

Let AB = 3k and BC = 4k

Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get,

AB2+BC2=AC2

AC2=(3k)2+(4k)2

AC2=25k2

AC=5k

AB:BC:AC=3:4:5

sinθ=ABAC=35

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