Question

In the triangle below y=? Round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

51.3°

Explanation:

Step 1: Use tan to find angle y

o = 10

a = 8

`tan()=(o)/(a) \\tan(y)=(10)/(8) \\y = tan^(-1) ((10)/(8))\\y = 51.3`

Therefore angle "y" is 51.3° rounded to the nearest tenth