Thread: Need An Answer Confirmed Please

Hi,

My answer to the attached figure is as follows - I'm asked to calculate the u nknown quantity X. Could you please confirm if Ive got it right or wrong - thanks

X = 6 tan 55
X = 8.56889 OR

Am I required to find the Hypotenuse & Adjacent sides first?

The side of length six is adjacent to the angle 55.

so

Your answer is correct.