Find the value of x. Round measures to the nearest tenth (one decimal place).

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Answer:

x ≈ 12.1

Explanation:

using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos34° =
(adjacent)/(hypotenuse) =
(10)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × cos34° = 10 ( divide both sides by cos34° )

x =
(10)/(cos34) ≈ 12.1 ( to the nearest tenth )

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