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What is m∠x to the nearest degree? Write the appropriate equation, and solve showing all the steps.

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Answer:

44dgrees

Explanation:

Find the diagram attached

Given from the diagram;

Hypotenuse XZ = 18

Adjacent XY = 13

Required

m<X

Using the SOH CAH TOA identity

cos theta = adjacent/hypotenuse

cos m<X = XY/XZ

cos m<X = 13/18

m<X = arccos(13/18)

m<X = arccos(0.72222)

m<X = 43.7

m<X ≈ 44degrees

Hence the measure of m<X to the nearest degree is 44degrees

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