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Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Please Help Me! Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.-example-1
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Using trigonometry (tan equation)

the tan equation is as follows: tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent

adjacent side = 7.7 (adjacent has two angles which lie on the side)
opposite side = x
tan angle = 59

Solving for the opposite side x = tan(59) multiplied by 7.7

x = 12.81 (2 decimal places.)

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