Answer:
16.5 ≈ x
Step-by-step explanation:
We have a right triangle where we know 1 side, 1 angle and we need to find another side. We can use trigonometric functions to find the missing side.
The tangent function definition is
tan α = opposite side/ adjacent side
In our problem
tan 70° = x/ 6, multiply both sides by 6 to isolate x
6 · tan 70° = x, use the calculator (make sure is set in degrees)
16.4848 ≈ x , round to the nearest tenths
16.5 ≈ x
