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Solve for the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.

Solve for the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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X would equal to 27 and that is my answer
User Nndru
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Answer:

x = 24.7

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

tan theta = opp side/ adj side

tan 20 = 9/x

x tan 20 = 9

x = 9/ tan 20

x = 24.72729678

Round to the nearest tenth

x = 24.7

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