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Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. The diagram is not drawn to scale-example-1

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Answer:

x ≈ 8.4 cm

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle, that is

tan35° =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(x)/(12)

Multiply both sides by 12

12 × tan35° = x, thus

x ≈ 8.4 cm ( to the nearest tenth )

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