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Find the value of x.

Find the value of x.-example-1

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The value of x in the triangle is -8

Using trigonometric relation ;

  • Tan(40) = opposite / Adjacent

Inputting our values thus ;

Tan(60) = 11/(19 + x)

1 = 11 / (19 + x)

1 = 11 / (19 + x)

1(19 + x) = 11

19 + x = 11

x = 11 - 19

x = -8

The value of x is -8

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