Answer:
x = 38.7
Explanation:
Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions
tan theta = opposite/ adjacent
tan x = 8/10
Take the inverse tan of each side
tan ^-1 ( tan x) = tan ^-1 (8/10)
x = tan ^-1 (8/10)
x =38.65980825
To the nearest tenth
x = 38.7