Question

Solve for
x
Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

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Answer:

  x = 5.0

Step-by-step explanation:

The tangent relation is helpful:

  Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

  tan(50°) = x/4.2

  x = 4.2·tan(50°) ≈ 5.0054 . . . . multiply by 4.2

  x ≈ 5.0

Answer 2

It should be about 5.0