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2. Solve for x. Round answer to the nearest tenth. *

2. Solve for x. Round answer to the nearest tenth. *-example-1
User MamaWalter
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Answer:

x ≈ 7.4

Explanation:

Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos22° =
(adjacent)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(8)

Multiply both sides by 8

8 × cos22° = x, thus

x ≈ 7.4 ( to the nearest tenth )

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