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Can anyone please help i am stuck on this question?

Can anyone please help i am stuck on this question?-example-1

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Answer:

8/17

General Formulas and Concepts:

Trigonometry

  • [Right Triangles Only] cos∅ = adjacent over hypotenuse

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

We are given a right triangle. We can use trig to find the ratio.

Step 2: Identify

POV from angle S

Adjacent = 8

Hypotenuse = 17

Step 3: Write

  1. Substitute [cosine]: cos(s) = 8/17
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