Answer:
w = 14.4
x = 11.2
Step-by-step explanation:
We would consider the smaller and larger right angle triangles.
For the smaller right triangle, taking 48 as the reference angle,
opposite side = 16
adjacent side = w
We would find w by applying the tangent trigonometric ratio which is expressed as
tanθ = opposite side/adjacent side
Thus,
tan48 = 16/w
By cross multiplying,
wtan48 = 16
w = 16/tan48
w = 14.4
For the larger right triangle, taking 32 as the reference angle,
opposite side = 16
adjacent side = w + x = 14.4 + x
We would find w by applying the tangent trigonometric ratio which is expressed as
tanθ = opposite side/adjacent side
Thus,
tan32 = 16/(14.4 + x)
By cross multiplying,
(14.4 + x)tan32 = 16
(14.4 + x) = 16/tan32
14.4 + x = 25.6
x = 25.6 - 14.4
x = 11.2