The equation tan (55o) = 15/b can be used to find the length of AC. What is the length of AC? Round to the nearest tenth.

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Nevaeh Calhoun

1 January, 02:25

The equation tan (55o) = 15/b can be used to find the length of AC. What is the length of AC? Round to the nearest tenth.

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Derick Mendez · Answer 1

We have a given triangle ABC where side AC is opposite to angle B. We could say that side AC is the same with side b. Let us use the given equation,

tan (55o) = 15/b

Solve for b,

b=15 / tan (55o)

b=10.5 unit

Therefore length of AC is equal to 10.5.