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Measuring by using Trigonometry

Measuring by using Trigonometry-example-1
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Answer:

x approximately = 11.971, y approximately = 0.837

Explanation:

the 12 ft is the hypotenuse of the right angle triangle formed

Cos (theta) = adjacent/hypotenuse

so Cos(4) = x/12, solving for x = 11.971

Sin(theta) = opposite/hypotenuse

so Sin(4) = y/12, solving for y = 0.837

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