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Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. helpppp image included

Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. helpppp image included-example-1

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\\ \tt\hookrightarrow sec37=x/17.3


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow x=17.3sec37


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow x=17.3(1.26)


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow x=21.7

It's approximate value

User Joshfarrant
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Answer:

x = 21.7 (nearest tenth)

Explanation:

Use trig ratio cos(β) = A/H

where β is the angle, A is the side adjacent to the angle and H is the hypotenuse

⇒ cos(37) = 17.3 / x

⇒ x cos(37) = 17.3

⇒ x = 17.3 ÷ cos(37)

⇒ x = 21.7 (nearest tenth)

User Chris Dutrow
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