How do I solve for a side in a triange using the tangent ratio?

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I need help with my triangle trig ratios. The problem contains the acute angle 43 opposite from the side x and adjacent from the side 12.

2007-07-03 11:57:24 · 2 answers · asked by jessyroma2005 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

I assume this is a right triangle; otherwise, it lacks sufficient info to solve for x.
x/12 = tan 43
x = 12 tan43 = 11.19 approximately

2007-07-03 12:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x/12=tan 43
x=12x0.9325=11.19 answer

2007-07-03 19:16:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋