Question

By finding tan θ in 2 different triangles find the value of m

Answer 1

m = 3.75

Explanation:

• tanθ = 3/4

• θ = 37°

⇒ Angle opposing 3 in the left triangle is 53°

• sin53° ⇒ 4/5 = 3/m

• 4m = 15
• m = 15/4
• m = 3.75