Question

Find x . Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Answer 1

x ≈ 59.0°

Explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tanx =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(30)/(18)` , then

x =
`tan^(-1)` (
`(30)/(18)` ) ≈ 59.0° ( to the nearest tenth )