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Find the length of the side that is marked by x

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Find the length of the side that is marked by x HURRY PLEASEEEE-example-1
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Answer:

x = 6.7128 m

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Trigonometry

  • [Right Triangles Only] SOHCAHTOA
  • [Right Triangles Only] tanθ = opposite over adjacent

Explanation:

Step 1: Identify

Angle θ = 40°

Opposite Leg = x

Adjacent Leg = 8

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Substitute [Tangent]: tan40° = x/8
  2. Isolate x: 8tan40° = x
  3. Rewrite: x = 8tan40°
  4. Evaluate: x = 6.7128
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