Question

Find x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Answer 1

Answer: x = 64.9

Step-by-step explanation:

Because there is no degree measure in this problem, you have to use the inverse of tangent to solve the problem (you use tangent because the sides are adjacent and opposite to the angle given) So, using SOH CAH TOA, you know that Opposite/adjacent. You would set up the problem like this:

$tan^{-1}$(32 ÷ 15)

(because 32 is the opposite side and 15 is the adjacent side)

Then, once you have it in the calculator, press enter and there's your answer!

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