Question

Find the value of x. 16.2 0.03 38.5 34.8

Answer 1

Hi there!

$\large\boxed{x = 38.5}}$

To solve, we can use right triangle trig.

We are given the value of ∠A, and side "x" is its adjacent side. We are also given its opposite side, so:

tan (A) = O / A

tan (33) = 25 / x

Solve:

x · tan(33) = 25

x = 38.49 ≈ 38.5