Question

Find the value of x in the given

right triangle.
37%
X
10
X= [?]
Enter your answer as a decimal rounded to the
nearest tenth.
Enter

Answer 1

x ≈ 8.0

Explanation:

Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos37° = = ( multiply both sides by 10 )

10 × cos37° = x , thus

x ≈ 8.0 ( to the nearest tenth )

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