Answer:
t = 9.57
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use trig functions to solve for the t
Recall the 3 main trig ratios
Sin = opposite / hypotenuse
Cos = adjacent / hypotenuse
Tan = opposite / adjacent.
( note hypotenuse = longest side , opposite = side opposite of angle and adjacent = other side )
We are given an angle as well as its opposite side length ( which has a measure of 18 ) and we need to find its adjacent "t"
When dealing with the opposite and adjacent we use trig ratio tan.
Tan = opp / adj
angle measure = 62 , opposite side length = 18 and adjacent = t
Tan(62) = 18/t
we now solve for t
Tan(62) = 18/t
multiply both sides by t
Tan(62)t = 18
divide both sides by tan(62)
t = 18/tan(62)
t = 9.57
And we are done!
