Question

Find the value of x. Round the nearest tenth

Answer 1

x ≈ 30.7

Explanation:

Reference angle = 61°

Opposite side length = x

Adjacent side length = 17

Applying the trigonometric function TOA, we have:

Tan 61 = opp/adj

Tan 61 = x/17

17 × Tan 61 = x

x ≈ 30.7