Question

Please explain how to solve 17 and 18

Answer 1

17. h = l − l cos θ

18. 1.40 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call d the height of the triangle. We can then say:

h = l − d

Using trig, we can write d in terms of l and θ:

d = l cos θ

h = l − l cos θ

If l = 6 m and l cos θ = 40°:

h = 6 − 6 cos 40

h ≈ 1.40