Question

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

Answer 1

x ≈ 52.1°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(KL)/(LM)` =
`(36)/(28)` , then

x =
`tan^(-1)` (
`(36)/(28)` ) ≈ 52.1° () to the nearest tenth )