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Find the value of x to the nearest tenth.
х
34°
48

Find the value of x to the nearest tenth. х 34° 48-example-1
User Beparas
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X= 39.79
(39.8 rounded)
Cos= adj/hyp
User EzLo
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Answer:

x ≈ 39.8

Explanation:

cos∅ = adjacent / hypotenuse

Since we are given a right triangle, we can use trigonometry to help us solve for missing values:

cos34° = x/48

x = 48cos34°

x = 39.7938

x ≈ 39.8

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