Question

Solve for x. please explain in detail

Answer 1

Use the cosine formula

Cos(angle) = adjacent/ hypotenuse

cos(30) = x/8

Cos(30) can be written as sqrt(3)/2

Now you have :

sqrt(3)/2 = x/8

Multiply both sides by 8:

X = sqrt(3)/2 x 8

Simplify:

X = 4sqrt(3)