Question

Find the length of the side labeled “x”.
a) 4.88
b) 10.96
c)5.34
d)26.95

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan24° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(x)/(12)` ( multiply both sides by 12 )

12 × tan24° = x , then

x ≈ 5.34 ( to 2 dec. places ) → C

Answer 2

d

Explanation: