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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following equations can be used to solve for x? A.tan20 = x/10 B.tan10 = 20/x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\tan \theta = Opp/Adj\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does it make sense to find the tangent of 10? No, because 10 is not an angle it is a length. Does this help? So finding the tangent of the angle that measures 20 degrees we use any ratio that would use the x (opposite to the angle) and the adjacent angle. This is exactly A. tan20=opp/adj=x/10 :-)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are welcome!

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