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Find the value of x & y.

Find the value of x & y.-example-1
User Mgriebe
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Answer:

x = 77.56 cm

y = 69.71 cm

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you that ...

... Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

so ...

... cos(64°) = (34 cm)/x

... x = (34 cm)/cos(64°) ≈ 77.56 cm

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It also reminds you ...

... Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

so ...

... tan(64°) = y/(34 cm)

... (34 cm)·tan(64°) = y ≈ 69.71 cm

User Dustin Poissant
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