Question

How do you solve this?

Answer 1

You would solve that problem by using one of the Trigonometric functions, setting the degrees equal to 40, and then setting 2 sides equal to the trig function(40).

You could do it in your head or by using a calculator.

Answer 2

15.1 m^2

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle we can use trig functions

tan theta = opp side / adjacent side

tan 40 = x / 6

6 tan 40 = x

5.03 =x

To find the area,

A = 1/2 bh where b is the base and h is the height

A = 1/2 ( 5.03) * 6

A = 15.09 m^2