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In ΔJKL, solve for x.

In ΔJKL, solve for x.-example-1

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You can use trigonometry.

The two sides given are opposite and adjacent to the given angle. Tangent would be the appropriate function to use.

tan(27°) = 34/x
xtan(27°) = 34
x = 34/tan(27°)
x is approximately 66.7387571
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