It takes about 4 days for the temperature to decrease by 9°F.
An equation is an expression that shows the relationship between two or more variables or numbers.
Let x represent the number of days. Given that the temperature drop decreased by 1 1/2°F each day (- 1 1/2), for it to decrease by 9°F (-9):
-1 1/2 * x = -9
-1.5x = - 9
x = 4 days
It takes about 4 days for the temperature to decrease by 9°F.
Using cosine, we can find the hypotenuse by using the formula below;
hypotenuse = adjacent / cos ∅
<h3 /><h3 /><h3>Trigonometric ratios:</h3>
- Trigonometric ratios are ratios of sides of a right angled triangle.
- The simplest ratios are cosine, sine and tangent.
Using cosine, the hypotenuse side can be solved as follows:
cosine ∅ = adjacent / hypotenuse
cross multiply
hypotenuse cos ∅ = adjacent
divide both sides by cos ∅
hypotenuse cos ∅ / cos ∅ = adjacent / cos ∅
Therefore,
hypotenuse = adjacent / cos ∅
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