SOLUTION: Use a trigonometric ratio to find the value of x. Round the answer to the tenths’ place. Here's a link to a picture of the problems: #1 http://diagnostics.aceministries.com/im

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Question 642348: Use a trigonometric ratio to find the value of x. Round the answer to the tenths’ place.
Here's a link to a picture of the problems:
#1 http://diagnostics.aceministries.com/images/math/math_8_5_1_7.png
Again, thank you so much for your help! I need a refresher!

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The cosine is defined as the adjacent side divided by the hypotenuse, so for your problem:



So



Just use your calculator.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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