SOLUTION: In right triangle XYZ,XY=8 ,YZ=15 and XZ=17. What is cos X?

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: In right triangle XYZ,XY=8 ,YZ=15 and XZ=17. What is cos X?      Log On


   

Question 1089538: In right triangle XYZ,XY=8 ,YZ=15 and XZ=17. What is cos X?
Answer by ikleyn(52791) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
8%2F17.

Do you know what cosine is ?


It is the ratio of the adjacent leg to the hypotenuse.


As opposed to sine, which is the ratio of opposite leg to the hypotenuse.