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In a right triangle, one acute angle measure 35 degrees and its adjacent side is 40 yards.

Find the opposite side.
Paragraph. Describe how to find the opposite side of one right triangle with one acute angle of 35 degrees and adjacent side of 40 yards.
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Answer:

Opposite side =28 yards

Explanation:

Tan_°=Opposite÷ Adjacent

Tan 35° =Opposite÷40yards

Opposite=40*Tan35°

Opposite=28yards

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