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

Zachary Nagler asked Jul 14, 2022

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Zachary Nagler asked Jul 14, 2022

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Answer:

x ≈ 60.6°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(IJ)/(HI) =
(3.9)/(2.2) , then

x =
tan^(-1) (
(3.9)/(2.2) ) ≈ 60.6° ( to the nearest tenth )

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