document.write( "Question 752838: You have a right triangle labeled RTS. T is the 90˚ angle. S equals 22˚. I have to find the hypotenuse (I labeled it x) of this right triangle. There is also a measurement given to me for side TS. It is labeled 20.
\n" );
document.write( "So here is what I know:
\n" );
document.write( "\n" );
document.write( "Side TS= 20˚\n" );
document.write( "
\n" );
document.write( "\n" );
document.write( "Question: How do I find the hypotenuse of triangle RTS? What formula would I use to solve for the hypotenuse of triangle RTS?
\n" );
document.write( "I know I have to use cosine, tangent, or sine formulas.
\n" );
document.write( "Thank you and please get back to me soon.
\n" );
document.write( "*Rosella Black*
\n" );
document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #458076 by Okeke_Christian(26)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rosella,\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Thanks for the question. \n" ); document.write( "You should use the Cosine Ratio: \n" ); document.write( "Cosθ = adj/hyp\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "For ease of remembrance, use the mnemonic \"SOH CAH TOA\" (say /so-car-to-ah/)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Where, \n" ); document.write( "SOH means Sineθ = opp/hyp \n" ); document.write( "CAH means Cosθ = adj/hyp \n" ); document.write( "TOA means Tanθ = opp/adj\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I do hope you find this useful! \n" ); document.write( " |