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In ΔKLM, the measure of ∠M=90°, the measure of ∠K=78°, and KL = 35 feet. Find the length of MK to the nearest tenth of a foot.

User Giltay
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Answer:7.3

Explanation:

User GeraldBiggs
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Answer:

7.3 feet

Explanation:

osK=

hypotenuse

adjacent

=

35

x

\cos 78=\frac{x}{35}

cos78=

35

x

35\cos 78=x

35cos78=x

Cross multiply.

x=7.2769\approx \mathbf{7.3}\text{ feet}

x=7.2769≈7.3 feet

Type into calculator and round to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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