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Simple maths question involving sohcahtoa
an explanation would be helpful

Simple maths question involving sohcahtoa an explanation would be helpful-example-1
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Answer:

x=30

Explanation:

x is the reference angle. the sides provided are the adjacent (12cm) and the opposite (7cm) which means we have to use tangent.

tan(x)=7/12

(x)=atan(7/12)

(x)=30

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