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Find the value of x. round your answer to the nearest tenth. tan 12° = 10/x

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The answer would be 47.0

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Answer:

The value of x is 47.0 ( approx )

Explanation:

Here, the given expression is,


tan 12^(\circ)=(10)/(x)

By cross multiplication,


x tan 12^(\circ)=10

By division of equality,


x=(10)/(tan 12^(\circ))


\implies x = 47.0463010948\approx 47.0

Hence, The value of x is 47.0 ( approx )

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