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  • 24-09-2018
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Find the measure of y.

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Find the measure of yplease help class=

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MrGumby
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  • 24-09-2018

The correct answer is 13.86.

In order to find this, we must first note that the tangent of any angle is equal to the opposite side length over the adjacent side length. If we use that formula and the 60 degree angle, we can find y.

Tan(angle) = Opp/Adj

Tan(60) = y/8

8Tan(60) = y

13.86 = y

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