Question

Find the value of . Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

x ≈ 13.7

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan58° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(22)/(x)`

Multiply both sides by x

x × tan58° = 22 ( divide both sides by tan58° )

x =
`(22)/(tan58)` ≈ 13.7 ( to the nearest tenth )