Question

Which equation can be used to solve for b?

b = (8)tan(30o)
b = 8/tan(30o)
b = (8)sin(30o)
b = 8/sin(30o)

Answer 1

A. (8)tan(30)

Explanation:

Answer 2

b=(8) tan (30°)

Explanation:

We can use trigonometric ratios to solve a right triangle if the length of one side and an acute angle is known.

In the provided figure the side b is opposite the acute angle BCA while a is adjacent.

Therefore we can use the tangent to find the value of b.

Tan 30 =b/a

Tan 30 =b/8ft

b=(8) tan 30°