Question

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth. 2.
39°
27

Answer 1

Answer:

33.3

Step-by-step explanation:

Reference angle = 39°

Opposite = 27

Adjacent = x

Apply TOA. Thus:

Tan 39 = Opp/Adj

Tan 39 = 27/x

x * Tan 39 = 27

x = 27/Tan 39

x = 33.3422232 ≈ 33.3 (nearest tenth)