Answer:
x ≈ 16.52
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the tangent ratio in the right triangle to find x
tan36° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{x}[/tex]
Multiply both sides by x
x × tan36° = 12 ( divide both sides by tan36° )
x = 12 / tan36° ≈ 16.52 ( to 2 dec. places )
