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Find tan x in the triangle pictured above

Find tan x in the triangle pictured above-example-1
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Answer:

Hi Marie, use the reminder

Explanation:

Use SOH CAH TOA to recall how the trig functions fit on a triangle

SOH: Sin(Ф)= Opp / Hyp

CAH: Cos(Ф)= Adj / Hyp

TOA: Tan(Ф) = Opp / Adj

Tan(x) = Opp / Adj

Tan(x) =32 / 24

X = arcTan(32/24)

X = 53.13°

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