Answer:
x ≈ 11.23
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
tan24° = [tex]\frac{5}{x}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by x )
x × tan24° = 5 ( divide both sides by tan24° )
x = [tex]\frac{5}{tan24}[/tex] ≈ 11.23 ( to 2 dec. places )
