Question

Find the missing side. Round to the nearest HUNDRETH.

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10 points
X
240
12
5.34
6.98
O
12.42
5.25

Answer 1

A. 5.34

Explanation:

Reference angle = 24°

Opposite = x

Adjacent = 12

Thus, applying trigonometric ratio, we have:

tan (24) = x/12

Multiply both besides by 12

12*tan (24) = x

x = 5.34 (nearest hundredth)