Question

Find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

$x=13.8$

Step-by-step explanation:

• Since the triangle is right use the tangent ratio to solve for x

$tan41^o=\frac{opposite}{adjacent}=\frac{12}{x}$

• Multiply both sides by $x$

x × $tan41^o=12$ ( divide both sides by $tan41^o$ )

x =  ≈  ( nearest tenth )