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Right Triangle Trigonometry

Right Triangle Trigonometry-example-1
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Explanation:

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Answer:

B. 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Trigonometry

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Angle = 37°

Adjacent Leg = x

Hypotenuse = 10

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Substitute [Cosine]: cos37° = x/10
  2. Isolate x: 10cos37° = x
  3. Rewrite: x = 10cos37°
  4. Evaluate: x = 7.98636
  5. Round: x ≈ 8
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