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Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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Answer:

3.9

Explanation:

The right triangle is marked with the sides adjacent and opposite the angle. That suggests the relevant trig relation is ...

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

tan(52°) = 5/x

x = 5/tan(52°) ≈ 3.9

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