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In ΔTUV, the measure of ∠V=90°, the measure of ∠T=52°, and UV = 7 feet. Find the length of VT to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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In ΔTUV, the measure of ∠V=90°, the measure of ∠T=52°, and UV = 7 feet. Find the length of VT to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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Answer:
5.5 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
5.5 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
We have VT adjacent to angle T.
We know that VU, side length that is opposite to T, is 7.
We use the TAN function, which is opposite/adjacent, on T 🙂
tan(52) = 7/x
x tan(52) = 7
x = 7/tan(52) =~ that’s around 5.469 –> 5.5 feet
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