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Find θ. Round to the nearest degree.

hypotenuse = 14
adjacent = 5

5.1.3: Right Triangle Trigonometry

Find θ. Round to the nearest degree. hypotenuse = 14 adjacent = 5 5.1.3: Right Triangle-example-1

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Answer:

the answer is c

Explanation:

when solving for theta, we are given the side length adjacent to it (5) and the length of the hypotenuse ( 14).

the trigonometric function that deals with adjacent and hypotenuse values is cosine.

you can use SOH CAH TOA

stands for :

sin = opposite/hypotenuse

cos = adjacent/ hypotenuse

tan = opposite/adjacent

we dont know theta so :

cos(theta) = 5/14

cos = about 69

check :

cos(69) = 5/14

cos(69) = 0.35836794954

5/14 = 0.35714285714

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