Question

For the given right triangle, find the value x to the nearest tenth: Picture provided!

Answer 1

a) 37 degrees
b)53 degrees
c)49 degrees
d)41 degrees

Answer 2

what trig function relates opposite and adjacent sides?

Answer 3

tangent

Answer 4

right. So tan x = 15/20, and x = arctan (3/4). x is about 36.9º

Answer 5

thank you for explaining:)

Answer 6

Just remember Soh Cah Toa
So it's Tan=Opposite/adjacent
Archtan(15/20) should give you the answer

Answer 7

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