x ≈ 53°
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
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Trigonometry
[Right Triangles Only] SOHCAHTOA[Right Triangles Only] tan∅ = opposite over adjacent
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Identify
Opposite Leg of x = 12
Adjacent Leg of x = 15
Step 2: Solve for x
Substitute [tangent]: sinx° = 12/15Trig inverse: x° = sin⁻¹(12/15)Evaluate: x = 53.1301°Round: x ≈ 53°