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

By finding tan θ in 2 different triangles find the value of m-example-1
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Answer:

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

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