Question

Determine the value of x.
A) 12
B) 2√3
C) 12√3
D) 6√3

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle and the exact value

tan60° =
`√(3)` , then

tan60° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(x)/(6)` =
`√(3)` ( multiply both sides by 6 )

x = 6
`√(3)` → D