Question

Which trigonometric function do I use?

Answer 1

Find the measure of angle x. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. (please type the numerical answer only)

Answer 2

Look at the attached chart.

Answer 3

I was thinking tangent, is that right?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

tan x = 8/15

Answer 6

Okay thank you. I got 28.07, is that right?

Answer 7

Wait why isn't 15/8? The opposite is 15 and the adjacent is 8 isn't it?

Answer 8

http://web2.0calc.com/

x is 28.072486935853 which to the nearest hundredth is 28.07

Answer 9

I agree with your answer.

Answer 10

Okay thank you!