Question

Help asap plsss solve trig problem

Answer 1

8.5 in

Explanation:

Find height, h, of the triangle:

cos48 = h/35

h = cos48(35) = 23.42

tan20 = x/23.42

x = tan20(23.42) = 8.524 ≈ 8.5 in

Answer 2

Set your calculator to degree mode.

cos(48°) = y/35

y = 35cos(48°)

tan(20°) = x / 35cos(48°)

x = 35cos(48°)tan(20°) = 8.5 inches