Question

Can someone check my answer for this Trig question

Answer 1

tan(49) = x/55
(55)tan(49) = x/55(55)
55tan(49) = x
tan(49) = 1.150368
55/1.150368
x = 47.81

Is this correct? I'm new to trig so I want to make sure I have this right!

Answer 2

or is it multiplied instead of divided? if so, then I believe the answer would be 63.27

Answer 3

55tan(49) = x
whats next?

Answer 4

well, just plugging 55tan(49) into my calculator, I get 63.27

Answer 5

but, if I break it up by multiplying tan to 49 to get 1.150368

Answer 6

x = 55 * tan(49) = 63.27 thats the answer

Answer 7

from there, I don't remember whether I have to divide or multiply but if I divide I get 47.81 but if I multiply I get 63.27. So, im assuming that 63.27 is the correct one

Answer 8

yeah :)

Answer 9

I just could remember for sure whether I had to divide or multiply but I got it now! :)

Answer 10

thank you!