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Trigonometric ratios & finding missing sides

Trigonometric ratios & finding missing sides-example-1
User Shawnzhu
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Answer: x is approximately 60.1

Explanation:

cos (37) = 48/x

x = 48/cos (37)

x = 60.1

User Ran Biron
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Answer:

x is about 60.1

Explanation:

1. We have the adjacent side and hypotenuse, therefore the cosine ratio must be used

2. Equation: cos37=48/x

3. Simplify on calculator by finding 48/cos37

4. about 60.1

User Kzryzstof
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