Question

Help with the Measure of a triangle’s side

Answer 1

x = 163.5

x = 1.2

Explanation:

Recall: SOH CAH TOA

For the first triangle:

Reference angle = 73°

Opposite = x

Adjacent = 50

Apply TOA:

Tan 73° = Opp/Adj

Tan 73° = x/50

50*Tan 73° = x

163.542631 = x

x = 163.5 (nearest tenth)

For the first triangle:

Reference angle = 4°

Opposite = x

Adjacent = 17

Apply TOA:

Tan 4° = Opp/Adj

Tan 4° = x/17

17*Tan 4° = x

1.1887558 = x

x = 1.2 (nearest tenth)