Question

Find the measure of x.

8.3
34°
X
X
x = [?]
Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

The measure of x rounded to the nearest hundredth is 5.60

Using the Trigonometric relationship;

• tangent = opposite/ Adjacent

tan 34 = x / 8.3

cross multiply

x = 8.3 (tan 34)

x = 5.59842

x = 5.60 (to the nearest hundredth)