Question

In the figure shown below, m 2C = 40° and AB = 8. Which equation could be used to find x?

A
8
400
BO
Х
с

Answer 1

`x = 8\tan(50)`

Explanation:

Given

The attached triangle

Required

Find x

To find x, we make use of the following trigonometry ratio;

`\tan(\theta) = (Opposite)/(Adjacent)`

So, we have:

`\tan(50) = (x)/(8)`

Make x the subject

`x = 8\tan(50)`