Question

ΔUVW, the measure of ∠W=90°, the measure of ∠U=65°, and VW = 77 feet. Find the length of WU to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Answer 1

35.9 ft

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you that ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

tan(U) = VW/WU

tan(65°) = (77 ft)/WU

WU = 77 ft/tan(65°) ≈ 35.9 ft