Question

solve for x. round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
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attempt 1 out of 2
x =
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify trigonometric ratio

We use tangent: $\tan(\theta)=\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}$. Here, $\theta=73^\circ$, opposite side is $x$, adjacent side is $9.9$.

Step2: Rearrange to solve for $x$

$x = 9.9 \times \tan(73^\circ)$

Step3: Calculate and round

First, $\tan(73^\circ)\approx3.2709$. Then $x\approx9.9\times3.2709\approx32.4$

Answer:

$32.4$