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Solve for a side in right triangles help

Solve for a side in right triangles help-example-1

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Answer:

7.45

Explanation:

User Zenuka
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Answer:

The length of AB is 7.45 units.

Explanation:

You can find the length of AB using Cosine Rule, cosθ = adj./hypo. :

θ = 20°

adj. = 7 units

hypo. = AB

cos 20° = 7/AB

AB = 7/cos 20°

= 7.45 units (3s.f)

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