Solve for x round to the nearest tenth if necessary

x ≈ 2.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan26° = = = ( multiply both sides by 5.7 )

5.7 × tan26° = x , then

x ≈ 2.8 ( to the nearest tenth )

answer:  

step-by-step explanation:

here x represents the height of the pole,

and, the height of the shadow of the pole is 12 feet.

also, the angle of elevation from the top of the pole is 40°,

therefore,

by the low of sine,

which is the required equation for finding the value of x,