193k views
21 votes
In the triangle below, what is the cosine of 62 degrees?

In the triangle below, what is the cosine of 62 degrees?-example-1

1 Answer

11 votes

Answer:

A. 8/17

Explanation:

Cosine = adjacent over hypotenuse

Adjacent to angle 62 is 8 (The two angles are said to be adjacent angles when they share the common vertex and side).

The hypotenuse is 17 (opposite of right angle)

User Kgrad
by
5.0k points