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Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.-example-1

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Explanation:

For a RIGHT triangle tan Φ = opposite leg / adjacent leg

for this triangle

tan 71 = x / 5.7

5.7 * tan 71 = x = 16.6 units

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