Question

Find the measure of side b. Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

143 m

Explanation:

The relevant trig relation is ...

Cos = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

cos(33°) = b/(170 m)

b = (170 m)cos(33°) ≈ 142.57 m

The measure of side b is about 143 meters.