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find the value of x to the nearest tenth.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

OK, in this case we have the adjacent side and the measure of the angle. We know that tan x is opposite/adjacent, so\\[\tan(42^o)=\frac{x}{5} \implies 5\tan(42^o)=x\]A little work on your calculator should get you the answer.

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