Answer:
x ≈ 8.1 units
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle
tan72° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{25}{x}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by x )
x × tan72° = 25 ( divide both sides by tan72° )
x = [tex]\frac{25}{tan72}[/tex] ≈ 8.1 ( to the nearest tenth )
