Use the law of cosines to find the value of cos theta. round your answer to two decimal places
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Answer:
The arc measure, x, that the satellite can see is 160°
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the two tangents intersect at a point outside the with circle center O
The angle formed between between the two tangent = 20°
The first arc formed is measured as x°, which is the arc opposite the point where the two tangents meet = The arc the satellite can see
The angle x is given by the relationship;
x = 2 × (90 - v/2)
Where;
v = The angle formed at the point where the two tangent meet = 20°
Therefore;
x = 2 × (90 - 20/2) = 2 × (90 - 10) = 2 × 80 = 160°
The arc measure, x, that the satellite can see = 160°.
