Question

In ΔXYZ, the measure of ∠Z=90°, the measure of ∠Y=9°, and YZ = 23 feet. Find the length of XY to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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Answer 1

23.3

Explanation:

To solve this you do as followed

Cos(9) = 23/hyp

* hyp divide by cos(9)

hyp(XY) = 23/cos(9)

XY ≈ 23.3