Question

Use the correct function to find the missing angle y measurement to the

nearest whole degree. Then using the checkboxes, select the function you
used, and the answer you found rounded to the nearest degree. (SELECT
2 ANSWERS - READ CAREFULLY) Work points are build into the results. *
18 in
yo
20 in.
Cos
Tan
64 degrees
Sin
42 degrees
26 degrees

Answer 1

Cos;

26 degrees

Explanation:

Recall: SOH CAH TOA

Reference angle = y°

Adjacent side = 18 in.

Hypotenuse = 20 in.

We would apply the trigonometric function CAH since we are dealing with the Adjacent side (A) and the Hypotenuse (H). Thus:

Cos y° = Adj/Hyp

Cos y° = 18/20

Cos y° = 0.9

y° = cos^{-1}(0.9)

y = 25.8419328° ≈ 26 degrees (nearest whole degree)

The answers are:

Cos and 26 degrees