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

Answer 1

@jayda --> do you have a calculator?

Answer 2

yes, use arc tan 0.577 and you are in business

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

good

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

quel est les, sorry what are the answers?

Answer 7

Be sure your calculator is set to degrees.

Then, .577 SECOND TAN EQUALS

Answer 8

would it be 30?

Answer 9

Yes, it is.

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

yes thats what i mean. sorry