Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
We want to find RX.
Note that RX is adjacent to ∠X and we also know the side opposite to ∠X.
Thus, we can use the tangent ratio. Recall that:
[tex]\displaystyle \tan\theta = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}[/tex]
Substitute:
[tex]\displaystyle \tan6^\circ = \frac{8}{RX}[/tex]
Take the reciprocal of both sides:
[tex]\displaystyle \frac{1}{\tan6^\circ}= \frac{RX}{8}[/tex]
Multiply both sides by 8:
[tex]\displaystyle RX = \frac{8}{\tan6^\circ}[/tex]
Use a calculator (make sure you're in Degrees mode!):
[tex]\displaystyle RX\approx 76.1149[/tex]
Hence, our answer is B.
