Question

Help please and show work.

Answer 1

x = 17.2

Explanation:

`x = 21 \: cos 35 \degree \\ \\ x = 17.20219293 \\ \\ x = 17.2`

Answer 2

17.2

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

cos = adjacent/ hypotenuse

cos 35 = x/21

21 cos 35 =x

17.2021293=x

Rounding to the nearest tenth

17.2