Question

In AJKL, solve for x.

Answer 1

x ≈ 66.73

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan27° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(KL)/(JK)` =
`(34)/(x)` ( multiply both sides by x )

x × tan27° = 34 ( divide both sides by tan27° )

x =
`(34)/(tan27)` ≈ 66.73 ( to 2 dec. places )