Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x ≈ 2.8 units

Explanation:

find measure of ∠B: 180-(90+62) = 28°

law of sines:

sin90°/6 = sin28°/x

1/6 = sin28°/ x

cross-multiply to get:

x = 6·sin28°

x ≈ 2.8 units

Answer 2

cos 62=adjacent/hypotenuse

cos62=x/6

x=cos 62*6

x=2.8units