The figure above shows a right triangle with dimensions in inches. Solve for c to the nearest inch.

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Gvgvgvijayan · Answer 1 · 2024-04-23T07:36:46+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

We can use trigonometry for this.

Cos x = Adjacent/ Hypotenuse

cos 27° = 15/c

c = 15/cos 27 = 16.835 inch ≈ 17 inches