Question

(explain how you got your answer!)

Find x to the nearest tenth.
A.) 0.7
B.) 1.0
C.) 1.1
D.) 1.4

Answer 1

the answer would be d. 1.4

Answer 2

There are special trigonometric angle ratios for right triangles, which are sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan). Sine is opposite over hypotenuse, cosine is adjacent over hypotenuse, and tangent is opposite over adjacent.
You can remember this with SOHCAHTOA. S=sin, O=opposite, H=hypotenuse

The angle is given along with its adjacent side (1.2) and the hypotenuse (x). Use cosine.
Cos(33) = adjacent/hypotenuse
Cos(33) = 1.2/x
x = 1.2 / cos(33)

Now type into your calculator 1.2 / cos33