Question

Solve for y. Give the answer as an exact value.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle and tan45° = 1 , then

tan45° = $\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$ = $\frac{y}{8}$ = 1 , then

y = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

See attached image.