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What is the value of x?

A.15 start root 3 end root
B.Start Fraction 15 over 2 End Fraction
C.5 start root 3 end root
D.Start Fraction 15 Start Root 2 End Root over 2 End Fraction

What is the value of x? A.15 start root 3 end root B.Start Fraction 15 over 2 End-example-1
User Ben George
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Answer:

5 sqrt(3) =x

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

tan theta = opp / adj

tan 30 = x/15

15 tan 30 = x

15 ( sqrt(3)/3) = x

5 sqrt(3) =x

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