We can use the trigonometric ratio of tangent (tan).
tan(27°) = Opposite / Adjacent
tan(27°) = x / 21
Using cross-multiplication:
x = 21 tan(27°)
x ≈ 10.3 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
Therefore, the value of x is approximately 10.3 units.
Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth of a unit.
Adjacent: 21
Hypotenuse: 27°
Opposite Adjacent: x
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