What is x on this right triangle? Round to the nearest tenth.

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Andrew Newdigate · Answer 1 · 2021-04-13T01:39:45+0000

Answer:

x ≈ 38.7°

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle.

tanx =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(8)/(10) , thus

x =
tan^(-1) (
(8)/(10) ) ≈ 38.7° ( to the nearest tenth )