Question

If tan fº = 2/1 and the measure of yw is 8 units, what is the measure of xw?

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Answer:

4 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that $tan(f) = \frac{2}{1}$, therefore, it follows that:

$tan(f) = \frac{opp}{adjacent} = \frac{YW}{XW} = \frac{8}{XW}$,

If the ratio of YW to XW = 2:1, therefore, $\frac{2}{1} = \frac{8}{XW}$

Cross multiply to find XW

$XW*2 = 8*1$

$XW = \frac{8}{2} = 4 units$