B) 1. In a 45-45-90 triangle, opposite = adjacent, so tan(45°) = 1.

What is tan(45°)?

A 0

B 1

C √2

D 1/2

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In a 45-45-90 triangle, opposite = adjacent, so tan(45°) = 1.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is tan(45°)?" is Option B: 1.

The other options — A) 0, C) √2, D) 1/2 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: In a 45-45-90 triangle, opposite = adjacent, so tan(45°) = 1.

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What is tan(45°)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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