Question

Now, you will use the inverse trig function to solve. Round to the nearest whole number. x= ∘ What trig function would we use to set up our trig function to solve for y?

Answer 1

1. Cosine

2. x = 49°

3. Sine

4. y = 41°

Explanation:

1. The trig function that will be used to solve for x is cosine.

2. Determination of angle x

x° =..?

Adjacent = 13

Hypothenus = 20

Cos x = Adjacent /Hypothenus

Cos x = 13/20

Take the inverse of Cos

x = Cos¯¹ (13/20)

x = 49°

3. The trig function that will be used to solve for y is sine.

4. Determination of angle y.

y° =..?

Opposite = 13

Hypothenus = 20

Sine y = Opposite /Hypothenus

Sine y = 13/20

Take the inverse of Sine

y = Sine¯¹ (13/20)

y = 41°