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Find the value of X. Round to the nearest tenth

Find the value of X. Round to the nearest tenth-example-1

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Answer:

88.2

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the relevant relation ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

tan(10°) = x/500

x = 500·tan(10°)

x ≈ 88.2 . . . . units

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If you move the "500" dimension to the top of the figure, you see it is adjacent to the given angle, and the value x is opposite.

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