SOLUTION: I have the long leg of a right triangle it is equal to 100 inches. I then have an angle of 4� opposite of x. I need to find the length of the shorter leg x. I am right now using ta

Question 573072: I have the long leg of a right triangle it is equal to 100 inches. I then have an angle of 4� opposite of x. I need to find the length of the shorter leg x. I am right now using tangents in class. I was gone for a week and missed out and I don't have the best teacher please help me
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have the long leg of a right triangle it is equal to 100 inches. I then have an angle of 4� opposite of x. I need to find the length of the shorter leg x.
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tan(4) = x/100
x = 100*tan(4)
=~ 6.9927
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