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Solve for x in a right triangle (show work)

Solve for x in a right triangle (show work)-example-1
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\bold{\huge{\pink{\underline{Solution}}}}


\bold{\underline{Given :-}}

  • We have given two sides of the triangle that is 10cm height and 22cm base


\bold{\underline{To\: Find :-}}

  • We have to find the value of x°


\bold{\underline{Let's\: Begin :-:-}}

Here, we will use the concept of trigonometric ratios that is tan Φ , sinΦ , cos Φ etc.


\bold{ We\: know \: that, }


\bold { Sin Φ = }{\bold{(Perpendicular)/(Hypotenuse)}}


\bold{ Cos Φ = }{\bold {(Base)/(Hypotenuse)}}


\bold{ tan Φ = }{\bold{(Perpendicular)/(Base)}}

Here, we have Perndicular height and base of the given triangle, so we will use tan Φ as a reference for finding the value of


\sf{ tan Φ = }{\sf{(10)/(22)}}


\sf{ tan Φ = }{\sf{(5)/(11)}}


\sf{ tan Φ = 0.45}


\sf{ tan x° = 27° }


\sf{ Hence, \: The\: value \:of\: x°\: is\: 27°}

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