Question

Find the missing side. Round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

x = 12.5

Explanation:

From the diagram,

Applying

tanФ = Opposite/Adjacent...................... Equation 1

From the diagram,

Given: Opposite = 16, Adjacent = x, Ф = 52°

Substitute these values into equation 1

tan52° = 16/x

make x the subject of the equation

x = 16/tan52°

x = 16/1.27994

x = 12.5.