If $\sin \theta = \frac{15}{17}$ and $\cos \theta = \frac{8}{17}$, what is $\tan \theta$?
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We can use the Pythagorean identity sin^2 θ + cos^2 θ = 1 to find sin θ. Given that cos θ = 17, we can square it to get cos^2 θ = 289. Substituting this into the Pythagorean identity, we have sin^2 θ + 289 = 1. Rearranging the equation, we get sin^2 θ = 1 - Show more…
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