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Find the value of x. (PLEASE HELP ME)

Find the value of x. (PLEASE HELP ME)-example-1
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Answer:

x ≈ 34.9

Explanation:

x is the hypotenuse of the triangle, for which one leg is given. Either the sine or the cosine relation can be used. We choose to use the cosine relation:

Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

cos(53°) = 21/x

x = 21/cos(53°) ≈ 34.9

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