Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth of a degree, if necessary.

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Zack Yezek · Answer 1 · 2022-08-01T03:49:59+0000

Answer:

x ≈ 54.8°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(PQ)/(QR) =
(7.1)/(5) , then

x =
tan^(-1) (
(7.1)/(5) ) ≈ 54.8° ( to the nearest tenth )