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What is x when tan24 = 5/x

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Answer:

x ≈ 11.23

Explanation:

Given

tan24° =
(5)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × tan24° = 5 ( divide both sides by tan24° )

x =
(5)/(tan24) ≈ 11.23 ( to 2 dec. places )

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