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Use trigonometric ratios to solve for X to the nearest tenth

Use trigonometric ratios to solve for X to the nearest tenth-example-1

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Answer: x = 106.5

Explanation:

You can use either sin or cos. I will use cos.


cos\ \theta=(adjacent)/(hypotenuse)\\\\\\cos\ 62^o=(50)/(x)\\\\\\x\ cos\ 62^o=50\\\\\\x=(50)/(cos\ 62^o)\\\\\\.\quad=(50)/(0.469)\\\\\\.\quad=106.5

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