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Find the value of x. Round to the
nearest tenth.
35
х
12
X=
= [ ?]

Answer 1

x ≈ 17.14

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan35° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(12)/(x)` ( multiply both sides by x )

x × tan35° = 12 ( divide both sides by tan35° )

x =
`(12)/(tan35)` ≈ 17.14 ( to the nearest tenth )