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Find the measure of x.
8.3
340
х
x = [?]
Round to the nearest tenth.

Find the measure of x. 8.3 340 х x = [?] Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
User Jamesk
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Answer:

5.6 =x

Explanation:

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

tan theta = opp side/ adj side

tan 34 = x / 8.3

8.3 tan 34 = x

5.59842 = x

To the nearest tenth

5.6 =x

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