56:80 in lowest terms is 7:10
Word Problem:
Jim is building a garden in one corner of his yard. The garden is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. If one side is 18 feet, how much fencing should he buy to enclose the garden?
Answer:
P = 18 + 18 + 18 = 54 ft
Explanation:
Equilateral triangle has all sides equal
Hi there!
In order to solve for x, we'll need to use a trigonometry ratio. In this case, we'll use tangent, which is opposite over adjacent.
Here is our equation:
tan(37)/1 = x/2.1
Cross-Multiply:
x = tan(37) * 2.1
Solve:
x = 1.8 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
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