Question

Find the length of BC again

Answer 1

BC = 26.05

Explanation:

SOH CAH TOA

tan 61 = 47/BC

BC = 47/tan 61

Answer 2

Since this is a right triangle, we can use one of the three main trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, or tangent.

Remember: SOH-CAH-TOA

Looking from the angle, we know the opposite side and want to know the adjacent side. Therefore, we should use the tangent function.

tan(61) = 47 / BC

BC = 47 / tan(61)

BC = 26.05 units

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