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Use trigonometry to work out the value of x.
Not drawn accurately.
Help pls

1. Use trigonometry to work out the value of x. Not drawn accurately. Help pls-example-1

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Answer:

20cos(39) or 15.543 (3 d.p.)

Explanation:

  • Use SOHCAHTOA
  • You want to find A and have an angle of 36° and H
  • So use CAH
  • cos(39) = x / 20
  • x = 20cos(39)
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