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Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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Answer:

x ≈ 9.9

Explanation:

using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos52° =
(adjacent)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(16) ( multiply both sides by 16 )

16 × cos52° = x , then

x ≈ 9.9 ( to the nearest tenth )

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