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in a right triangle the cosine of an acute angle is 1/2 and the hypotenuse measures 7 inches. What is the length of the side of the triangle adjacent to this angle? a)1. b)3.5 c)6.1 d)7
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in a right triangle the cosine of an acute angle is 1/2 and the hypotenuse measures 7 inches. What is the length of the side of the triangle adjacent to this angle? a)1. b)3.5 c)6.1 d)7

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B) 3.5
cosine= adjacent side/hypotenuse
=1/2=3.5/7
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