Question

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

x = 25.540 degrees

Explanation:

When computing the value of x, there are various ways to solve with given information.

The easiest way is to set up the equation: cos(20 degrees) = 24/x

Cosine is adjacent over the hypotenuse.

• Multiplying x on both sides, and dividing by cos(20 degrees), we are left with x = 24/cos(20 degrees).
• Solving for it in a calculator, we are left with 25.540 degrees.