Multiple choice general knowledge

tanx=

  1. 1/cosx

  2. 1/secx

  3. sinx/cosx

  4. cosx/sinx

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The tangent function is defined as tan x = sin x / cos x, which is the ratio of sine to cosine for the same angle. Options A and B are incorrect reciprocals, while D would be cotangent (cot x = cos x / sin x).