Question

Find the measure of angle x. Opposite - 15 and adjacent-8

Answer 1

Yes like that but no negative and switch the numbers

Answer 2

Remember SOH-CAH-TOA.

Answer 3

Since you have O (opposite) and A (adjacent), what trig ratio should you choose?

Answer 4

Tan

Answer 5

\[\tan ^{-1}(x)=\frac{ opposite }{ adjacent }\rightarrow \tan^-1(x)=\frac{ 15 }{ 8 }\]

Answer 6

Enter this on your calculator, then that's it.

Answer 7

So 82.875 .

Answer 8

Make sure it is in degree mode.