Question

BC =
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
B
50°
7

Answer 1

5.87

Explanation:

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Answer 2

BC = 5.87

Explanation:

Reference angle = 50°

Side Opposite to reference angle = 7

Adjacent side = BC = ?

Apply trigonometric function, TOA, thus:

Tan 50 = Opp/Adj

Tan 50 = 7/BC

BC × Tan 50 = 7

BC = 7/Tan 50

BC = 5.87369742 ≈ 5.87 (nearest hundredth)