Question

Find the measure of side b

Answer 1

Answer:

b ≈ 43 yd

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan28° = $\frac{opposite}{adjacent}$ = $\frac{BC}{AC}$ = $\frac{23}{b}$ ( multiply both sides by b )

b × tan28° = 23 ( divide both sides by tan28° )

b = $\frac{23}{tan28}$ ≈ 43 yd ( to the nearest whole number )