Question

Find the value of x.
Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The hypotenuse is 16 and the adjacent angle is x.

So using SohCahToh

O is opposite, H is the hypotenuse, and A is adjacent.

Soh: sin(theta)= O/H

Cah: cos(theta)= A/H
Toh: tan(theta)= O/A

Any side length that is next to degree 60° is adjacent so x is adjecent.

Using Cah.

cos(theta)= A/H

cos(60°)= x/16

x=16*cos(60°)

x=16*1/2

x=8