Question

Find the length of side x. Show steps please!

Answer 1

`\large{x=7.4438\ cm\approx7.4\ cm}`

Explanation:

Use tangent:

`tangent=(opposite)/(adjacent)`

We have:

`\alpha=28^o,\ opposite=x,\ adjacent=14\ cm`

`\tan28^o\approx0.5317`

Substitute:

`(x)/(14)=0.5317` multiply both sides by 14

`x=7.4438\ cm`