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Find the value of x. round to the nearest tenth
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Find the value of x. round to the nearest tenth

Find the value of x. round to the nearest tenth-example-1
User Narendra Yadala
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Answer: 9.8

Explanation:

Use trigonometry.


Cosθ = adjacent/hypotenuse

Since we know both the angle and the hypotenuse, we just need to rearrange to find the adjacent length.

Cos(35°) = x/12

x = cos(35°) * 12

x = 9.8298...

Rounding to the nearest tenth, we get 9.8 as our final answer.

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