Question

Find the value of x. Round to

the nearest tenth.
10
IX
500
X = [?]
Enter the number that belongs in
the green box.
Enter
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Answer 1

x = 88.2

Explanation:

Reference angle = 10°

Opposite = x

Adjacent = 500

Apply TOA:

Tan 10° = x/500

Multiply both sides by 500

500*Tan 10° = x

88.1634905 = x

x = 88.2 (nearest tenth)