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In the triangle what is the value of x

In the triangle what is the value of x-example-1
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Answer:

26.1°

Explanation:

You want the value of angle x° in a right triangle that has the side adjacent to x being 53 cm, and the side opposite being 26 cm.

Tangent

The tangent ratio is ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

Application

The side opposite the angle is 26 cm; the side adjacent is 53 cm. The ratio of these is ...

tan(x) = 26/53

The arctangent function is used to find the angle when the tangent is known.

x = arctan(26/53) ≈ 26.1°

The angle x° is approximately 26.1°.

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Additional comment

The calculator must be in degrees mode.

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