Find the value of x to the nearest integer when tan x = 0.577.

A.

x = 28

B.

x = 29

C.

x = 30

D.

x = 31

Question

Find the value of x to the nearest integer when tan x = 0.577.
	
A. 	
	
	 

x = 28
 
	
B. 	
	
	 

x = 29
 
	
C. 	
	
	 

x = 30
 
	
D. 	
	
	 

x = 31

directrix · Answer

@jayda --> do you have a calculator?

anonymous · Answer

yes, use arc tan 0.577 and you are in business

anonymous · Answer

yes i do. i didnt know if thats what you did for it or not!

anonymous · Answer

good

anonymous · Answer

but hows come i didnt get any of the answers? :/

anonymous · Answer

quel est les,   sorry what are the answers?

directrix · Answer

Be sure your calculator is set to degrees.

Then, .577 SECOND TAN EQUALS

anonymous · Answer

would it be 30?

directrix · Answer

Yes, it is.

anonymous · Answer

okay. one more, so would tan 1.483 be 56?

directrix · Answer

You mean  tan x =  1.483 so x = 56? 
If so, then yes.

Note: tan 1.483 is not equal to 56,
but tan 56 = 1.483 is true.

anonymous · Answer

yes thats what i mean. sorry