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Find the value of x

Please help!! Find the value of x-example-1

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Answer:

x = 62 degrees

Explanation:

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

cos theta = adjacent/ hypotenuse

cos x = 3.7/7.9

Taking the inverse cos of each side

cos ^ -1 ( cos x) = cos ^-1 (3.7/7.9)

x =62.07246803

To the nearest degree

x = 62 degrees

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