How to use tangent to find the missing leg of a triangle

The video tutorial explains how to find a missing side length in a triangle when traditional methods like the Pythagorean theorem and special triangles are not applicable. It introduces the use of trigonometric functions, specifically the tangent function, to solve the problem. The tutorial guides through identifying the given and required sides, applying the tangent function, and solving the equation to find the missing side length using a scientific calculator.

What is the Pythagorean theorem and when can it be applied?

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What are the special right triangles mentioned in the text?

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Which trigonometric functions are introduced to solve for the missing side of the triangle?

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How do you determine which trigonometric function to use based on the given triangle?

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What is the final value of X calculated in the problem, and how is it derived?

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