Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 63.7°

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the triangle is right we can use trig. ratios to solve

tan x° = $\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$ = $\frac{14.6}{7.2}$

⇒ x = $tan^{-1}$($\frac{14.6}{7.2}$) = 63.7°