Answer:
x=4.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Using sohcahtoa we know tangent is equal to (length of side opposite to the angle ) / (lenth of side adjacent to the angle)
therefore: tan (theta) = (x-3) / (x) = 1 / 3
now cross multiply
3(x-3) = x
now solve for x
3x - 9 = x
-9= -2x
x= 4.5
