Answer:
x ≈ 17.14
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle
tan35° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{x}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by x )
x × tan35° = 12 ( divide both sides by tan35° )
x = [tex]\frac{12}{tan35}[/tex] ≈ 17.14 ( to the nearest tenth )
