Question

What is the approximate value of x in the diagram below? use one of the trigonometric ratios in the table.

Answer 1

D. 31.64

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 31.64

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

tan theta = opp/ adj

tan 36 = 23/x

x tan 36 =23

x = 23/tan 36

x=31.63686382

Rounding to 2 decimal places

x = 31.64