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Solve for x in this triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 17 х° 6​

Solve for x in this triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 17 х° 6​-example-1

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Answer:

x ≈ 70.6°

Explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(17)/(6) , then

x =
tan^(-1) (
(17)/(6) ) ≈ 70.6° ( to the nearest tenth )

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