Can you check my answer for solving x and rounding to nearest tenth

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Answer:

x = 14.1

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for x in the given right triangle, we use:

$\cos \theta=\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}$
$\begin{gathered} \cos 42=(x)/(19) \\ \\ x=19\cos 42 \\ =14.1 \end{gathered}$

Evil Spork answered Jul 31, 2023

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