Question

How do I solve this?

Answer 1

`cos(U)=(√(11) )/(6)`

Explanation:

In a right triangle, the cosine of an angle is defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse. Therefore, we have:

cos(U) = adjacent/hypotenuse = TU/SU

We are given that TU = sqrt(44) and SU = 12, so:

cos(U) = sqrt(44)/12

To simplify this expression, we can first factor 44 into 4 * 11, since 4 is a perfect square and a factor of 44:

cos(U) = sqrt(4 * 11) / 12

cos(U) = (sqrt (4) * sqrt (11)) / 12

cos (U) = (2 * sqrt (11)) / 12

Simplifying the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2, we get:

cos(U) = sqrt(11)/6

Therefore, the exact value of cos(U) in simplest radical form is sqrt(11)/6

Furthermore, if you want another way to write the answer, dividing by 6 is the same as multiplying by 1/6 so you can do cos (U) = 1/6 * sqrt (11)

Although the other individual was correct that you use inverse trig (cos ^ -1) to find the measure of U, getting an exact answer requires us to leave it in simplest radical form since the number is so large and at best will yield an approximation if you don't keep it in simplest radical form.

Answer 2

Explanation:

you can solve cos(u) by

cos(u) = adjecent / hypotenes...general formula of cos

cos(u) = √44 / 12

cos(u) = 2√11 / 12 ..... √44 = √4×11 = 2√11

cos(u) = √11 / 6

u = cos^-1 ( √11 / 6 ) ..... divided both aide by cos ( multiple by cos invers )

u = 56.442 .... so we get it's angle