Question

Fill in the blank. In the triangle below, x =
decimal places.
Round your answer to two

Answer 1

x = 44.80

Explanation:

Apply trigonometric function to find x.

Reference angle = 52°

Opposite side to reference angle = x

Adjacent side = 35

Apply TOA:

Tan 52° = Opp/Adj

Tan 52 = x/35

35 × Tan 52 = x

44.7979571 = x

x = 44.80 (to 2 decimal places)