Question

Use a trig equation to solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Given a right angle triangle

We need to find the measure of the angle x

The opposite side to the angle x = 19

the adjacent side to the angle x = 15

We will find x using the tan function as follows:

`\begin{gathered} \tan x=(opposite)/(adjacent) \\ \\ \tan x=(19)/(15) \\ \\ x=\tan ^(-1)(19)/(15)\approx51.7098^{} \end{gathered}`

Round the answer to the nearest tenth

so, the answer will be x = 51.7