Question

Directions: Solve for X Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Make sure you calculator

is in degree model
12

Answer 1

x ≈ 36.9°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan x =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(9)/(12)` , then

x =
`tan^(-1)` (
`(9)/(12)` ) ≈ 36.9° ( to the nearest tenth )

Answer 2

36.87

Explanation:

Using tan inverse of 9 over 12