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I need to find what b is with all steps
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I need to find what b is with all steps Thank you-example-1
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Answer:

b ≈ 148.5

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan68° =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(b)/(60)

Multiply both sides by 60 to clear the fraction

60 × tan68° = b, thus

b ≈ 148.5 ( to 1 dec. place )

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