Question

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

x ≈ 4.2

Explanation:

using the cosine ratio in the right triangle

cos52° =
`(adjacent)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(x)/(5)` ( multiply both sides by 5 )

5 × cos32° = x , then

x ≈ 4.2 ( to the nearest tenth )