Find the value of x to the nearest tenth

Hypotenuse: 13
Opposite Adjacent: 12
Angle a: x

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Using the trigonometric ratio tangent, we can find x:

tan(a) = Opposite/Adjacent

tan(x) = 12/13

x = tan^-1(12/13)

x ≈ 41.8 degrees (rounded to the nearest tenth)

Therefore, the value of x to the nearest tenth is 41.8.
what does "opposite adjacent" mean?
In any case, you will need sinx or cosx. not tanx.
Review your basic trig functions