Question

Solve for x. Round to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

Given that the length of one leg is 6 and the angle is 40°

The hypotenuse is x.

We need to determine the value of x.

Value of x:

The value of x can be determined using the trigonometric ratio.

Thus, we have;

$cos \ \theta=\frac{adj}{hyp}$

Substituting the values, we get;

$cos \ 45^{\circ}=\frac{6}{x}$

Simplifying, we have;

$x=\frac{6}{cos \ 45^{\circ}}$

$x=\frac{6}{0.766}$

Dividing, we get;

$x\approx7.83$

Therefore, the value of x is 7.83(app.)

Hence, Option A is the correct answer.