Question

Please Help Me! Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Using trigonometry (tan equation)

the tan equation is as follows: tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent

adjacent side = 7.7 (adjacent has two angles which lie on the side)
opposite side = x
tan angle = 59

Solving for the opposite side x = tan(59) multiplied by 7.7

x = 12.81 (2 decimal places.)