Question

Solve the right triangle

Answer 1

Explanation:

To start with a = 12 (given)

Tan(50) = b / 12

Tan(50) = 1.192

1.192 = b / 12 Multiply both sides by 12

1.192 * 12 = b

b = 14.301

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Cos(50) = 12/c

Cos(50) = 0.4628

0.4628 = 12 / c Multiply both sides by c

0.4628 * c = 12 Divide by 0.4628

c = 12/ 0.4628

c = 18.67