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How would I solve this problem using tangent

How would I solve this problem using tangent-example-1
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Tan[theta] = Opposite/Adjacent

Tan[theta] = 56/42

[theta] = Tan^-1 56/42

[theta] = Tan^-1 1.333

[theta] = 53.130

But unless your teacher specified, you can use any of the SOH CAH TOA methods for this.

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