Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:  (C) 7.2

Step-by-step explanation:

In relation to the 50° angle, 6 is adjacent and x is opposite.

$tan\ \theta = \dfrac{opposite}{adjacent}\\\\\\tan\ 50=\dfrac{x}{6}\\\\6\ tan\ 50 = x\\\\7.15=x\rightarrow7.2\ \text{when rounded to the nearest tenth}$

Answer 2

You would do

tan 50°= x/6
6 tan 50 = x
x= 7.15, but rounded would be 7.2
so the answer is C