Question

Find the values of x and y. Write your answers in simplest form.

Answer 1

x= 31.17 y= 35.99

Explanation:

tan30 = 18/x

x=18/tan30

=31.17

y^2 = x^2 + 18^2

y= 1/2 ( x^2 +18^2

y= 1/2 ( 31.17^2 + 18^2

y= 35.99