Question

find the side labeled x. state your answer correct to five decimal places.

Answer 1

what trig ratio involves the angle 36 degrees and (opposite side) and (adjacent side) ???

Answer 2

remember the mnemonic SOHCAHTOA......

Answer 3

@dpaInc tan

Answer 4

yes,its tan
so what is tan 39 ?
use calculator.

Answer 5

@ hartnn don't you mean 36?

Answer 6

oh yes 36,sorry

Answer 7

its okay

Answer 8

.72654

Answer 9

as we know tan 36 = 36/x
so x= 36/ tan 36= 36/ 0.72654 = ??

Answer 10

where you have the other 36 wouldn't that be a 12?

Answer 11

the opposite side to 36 degree angle is 36, right ??

Answer 12

shouldn't it be 12

Answer 13

tan 36 = (opposite side)/(adjacent side)
opposite side = 36
adjacent side = x
ok?

Answer 14

TRY SINE LAW