Answer/Step-by-step explanation:
There are actually two methods that can be used to calculate AC (x):
1. Using Pythagorean Theorem
2. Using Trigonometric Function
1. Using Pythagorean Theorem, we have:
x = √(15² + 20²)
x = √625
x = 25 units
2. Using Trigonometric Function:
Reference angle = 37°
Adjacent = 20
Opposite = 15
Hypotenuse = x
Apply SOH:
Sin 37 = Opp/Hyp
Sin 37 = 15/x
x × Sin 37 = 15
x = 15/sin 37
x = 24.9246021 ≈ 25 units (nearest whole number)