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Solve for a side in a right triangle

Solve for a side in a right triangle-example-1

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Answer:

1.88 = ?

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

cos theta = adjacent / hypotenuse

cos 20 = ?/ 2

Multiply each side by 2

2 cos 20 = ?

1.879385242 = ?

To the nearest hundredth

1.88 = ?

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