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What is the length of MN? Round your answer to the tenths.

PLZ HELP ASAP What is the length of MN? Round your answer to the tenths.-example-1
User Meirav
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Answer:

30.7

Explanation:

User Jerell
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Answer:

  • 30.8 units

Explanation:

Definition of tangent

  • tan = opposite / adjacent

Apply to the given triangle and solve for MN

  • MN/PN = tan ∠P
  • MN / 10 = tan (72 deg)
  • MN = 10 (3.077)
  • MN = 30.8 (rounded)
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