A right triangle has a cathetus of 75m, which is opposite to the anfle of 40'. Find the adjustent cathetus to the 40' angle.

Tahmid Knox

Tahmid Knox

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2021-09-10

A right triangle has a cathetus of 75m, which is opposite to the anfle of 40.

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Viktor Wiley

Viktor Wiley

Skilled2021-09-11Added 84 answers

40=4060
=23
Use the tangent ratio:
tan=oppadj
Let the adj. side be x. Substitute the given:
tan(23)=75x
x=75tan(23)
x6445.5m

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