To solve the exercise shown in the picture attached, you must apply the following proccedure:
1. First, you must apply the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the heigth of the triangle, as below:
a^2=b^2+c^2
b=√(a^2-c^2)
b=√(14)^2-(8)^2
b=√132
b=11.48
2. Now, you must calculate the angle ∠BC, as below:
Sin(α)^-1=opposite/hypotenuse
Sin(BC)^-1=8/14
∠BC=34.84°
3. Therefore, the angle ∠BA is:
∠BA=90°-34.84°
∠BA=55.15°
4. Then, you have:
Tan(55.15°)=y/11.48
y=16.48
