Question

Question 5 unit 8 homework 4Also need explanation for answer

Answer 1

To find the value of x we need to remember the definition of the tangent function:

`\tan \theta=\frac{\text{opp}}{\text{adj}}`

In this case the opposite leg is x and the adjacent leg is 20, plugging this values into the equation above we have:

`\begin{gathered} \tan 52=(x)/(20) \\ x=20\tan 52 \\ x=25.6 \end{gathered}`

Therefore x=25.6