Solve for a side in right triangles
Answer:
? = 7.45
Step-by-step explanation:
Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions
cos theta = adjacent side/ hypotenuse
cos 20 = 7 / ?
Multiply each side by ?
? cos 20 = 7
Divide each side by cos 20
? = 7/ cos 20
? =7.449244407
To the nearest hundredth
? = 7.45
Answer:
7.45 units
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\cos 20\degree = \frac{BC}{AB}\\\\0.939692620 = \frac{7}{AB}\\\\AB = \frac{7}{0.939692620}\\AB = 7.4492\\AB = 7.45 units[/tex]