Question

Solve for the missing side. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

x ≈ 6.5

Explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan25° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(x)/(14)` ( multiply both sides by 14 )

14 × tan25° = x , then

x ≈ 6.5 ( to the nearest tenth )