Question

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth of a degree, if necessary. The numbers are 31 and 65. X is the angle what is the x?

Answer 1

I need a little more context (a diagram or which sides/angles are given). Common interpretations for a right triangle with the numbers 31 and 65 give these results:

- If 31 is the opposite side and 65 the adjacent side, x = arctan(31/65) ≈ 25.5°.
- If 31 is the opposite side and 65 the hypotenuse, x = arcsin(31/65) ≈ 28.5°.
- If 31 is the adjacent side and 65 the hypotenuse, x = arccos(31/65) ≈ 61.5°.

Tell me which sides/angle correspond to 31 and 65 (or upload the picture) and I’ll give the exact answer for your situation.