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3. What is the measure of side LM?

3. What is the measure of side LM?-example-1
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Answer:

LM = 8.75

Explanation:

They’re asking us to find the hypotenuse (LM)

Given the angle measure of M which is 24° and it is adjacent to MK which is 8

so cos 24° = adj/hyp (adjacent / hypotenuse)

cos 24° = 8/hyp

hyp = 8 divided by cos 24°

hyp = 8.75

LM = 8.75
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