Question

Solve for X round to the nearest tenth of a degree if necessary

Answer 1

x ≈ 54.2°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(WV)/(VW)` =
`(50)/(36)` , then

x =
`tan^(-1)` (
`(50)/(36)` ) ≈ 54.2° ( to the nearest tenth )