let's bear in mind that sin(θ) in this case is positive, that happens only in the I and II Quadrants, where the cosine/adjacent are positive and negative respectively.
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X=2.08
To solve you need to first get x by itself. To do that you want to subtract 6 from both sides (get 6 away from x and put on other side) which will leave you with -5.2=-2.5x next isolate x by dividing -2.5 on both sides to then get 2.08=x
Answer:
option 2
Step-by-step explanation:
The problem can be solved using Pythagoras' identity for a right triangle.
The angle between due East and due North is 90°
The solution here involves using the Cosine rule.
let x be the direct distance between house and office, then
x² = 17² + 21² - 2(17)(21)cos90° → option 2
Note that since cos90° = 0 the equation reduces to
x² = 17² + 21² ← Pythagoras' identity
Answer:
−3a+38
Step-by-step explanation:
i simplified the expression
all you have to do is add up all the sides and your answer will be 21 cm
