Question

Solving right triangle find the missing side. round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Apply trigonometric functions:

Cos a = adjacent side / hypotenuse

Where:

a = angle = 59°

adjacent side = 34

Hypotenuse = x

Replacing:

Cos 59 = 34 / x

Solve for x:

x = 34 / cos 59

x = 66