Question

10
25°
Х
find value of
triangles

Answer 1

x = 21.4

Explanation:

Reference angle (θ) = 25°

Opposite = 10

Adjacent = x

Apply trigonometric function, TOA:

Tan θ = Opp/Adj

Tan 25 = 10/x

x*Tan 25 = 10

x = 10/Tan 25

x = 21.4450692 ≈ 21.4 (nearest tenth)