Bradford T. answered • 04/14/21
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Right triangle
tan(19°) = opposite/adjacent = VW/WU = VW/85
VW = 85tan(19°) = 29.3 feet
Patricia K.
asked • 04/14/21Find the length of VW to the nearest tenth of a foot
in triangle UVW the measure of angle w=90 degrees, the measure of angle U=19 degrees, and WU=85 feet. find the length of VW to the nearest tenth of a foot
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Raymond B. answered • 04/14/21
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29.3 feet
VW = 85tan19 = 29.26784713 feet
It's a right triangle. tan19 = the height divided by base or VW/85
tan19 = VW/85
VW = 85tan19
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