Question

For the triangle shown, tan B = 3.

(The triangle is not drawn to scale.)

What is the value of x?

Round your answer to the nearest tenth.



A.2.7

B.5.0

C.20.4

D.24.0

Answer 1

D. 24

Answer 2

tan=TOA, meaning opposite/adjacent

Answer 3

here tan B= x/8
i.e
3=x/8
hence x=24

Answer 4

Yes, I know what tangent means.

Answer 5

So if tan B =x/8, and tan B=3, then 3=x/8 making x =24

Answer 6

okay. thanks. just checking my answer.

Answer 7

Yup :)