Answer:
x ≈ 8.4 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle, that is
tan35° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x}{12}[/tex]
Multiply both sides by 12
12 × tan35° = x, thus
x ≈ 8.4 cm ( to the nearest tenth )
