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Write your ratio and solve for x to the nearest tenth of a foot 10,68,x​

Write your ratio and solve for x to the nearest tenth of a foot 10,68,x​-example-1
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Answer:

  • tan(68°) = 10/x
  • x ≈ 4.0 ft

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the relation between triangle sides and angles. Here, we're given sides adjacent and opposite the marked angle, so the relation of interest is ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

tan(68°) = 10/x

x = 10/tan(68°)

x ≈ 4.0 . . . feet

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