Question

Find x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree. Show your work.

Answer 1

x = 63.7°

Explanation:

Since the triangle is right we can use trig. ratios to solve

tan x° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(14.6)/(7.2)`

⇒ x =
`tan^(-1)`(
`(14.6)/(7.2)`) = 63.7°