Question

What is the value of x?

Enter your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth in a box.

Answer 1

13.2 ft.

Explanation:

In the given ΔABC

tanA =
`(Height)/(Base)` =
`(BC)/(AB)`

tan 31° =
`(x)/(22)`

x = 22 tan 31°

= 22 × (0.6009)

= 13.22 ≈ 13.2 ft.