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What is m∠x to the nearest degree? Write the appropriate equation, and solve showing all the steps.

What is m∠x to the nearest degree? Write the appropriate equation, and solve showing-example-1
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Answer:

about 44

Explanation:

Since we only know the hypotenuse and adjacent side, we have to use cosine.

So, cos(x) = adjacent / hypotenuse

cos(x) = 13/18 = 0.722...

cos ^-1 (0.72) = 43.945...