Question

7. Find the missing side. Round to the nearest tenth​

Answer 1

x = 19.6

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

cos theta = adj / hyp

cos 30 = 17/x

x cos 30 = 17

x = 17/cos 30

x=19.62990

To the nearest tenth

x = 19.6

Answer 2

Hi there!

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We can use right triangle trigonometry to solve.

We are given the angle's adjacent side and are trying to solve for the hypotenuse, so:

Use cosine: cos Ф = A / H

Thus:

cos 30° = 17 / H

Simplify:

0.866 = 17 / H

Isolate for H:

H · 0.866 = 17

H = 17 / 0.866

H = 19.63 ≈ 19.6