Question

C. Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Label your sides= hypotenuse(h),opposite(o),adjacent(a)
hypotenuse=longest(opposite the right angle)
opposite= opposite the other angle
adjacent= the other side
see which sides are involved
in this case it is adjacent and hypotenuse
so A and H
we have to use the SOHCAHTOA rule
Sin=o/h Cos=a/h Tan=o/a
we use cos because a and h are involved
Cos(15°)=62/x
rearrange the equation to find x
x= 62/cos(15)
put this in your calculator
x= 64.12