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Х
F
E
53°
6.3
D
Help me please

Х F E 53° 6.3 D Help me please-example-1
User KTB
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Answer:

x ≈ 3.8

Explanation:

Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos53° =
(adjacent)/(hypotenuse) =
(EF)/(DF) =
(x)/(6.3) ( multiply both sides by 6.3 )

6.3 × cos53° = x , then

x ≈ 3.8 ( to the nearest tenth )

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