SOLUTION: If, in a right triangle, θ=28 ∘ and the side opposite to θ has length 7 , how long is the side adjacent to θ ? Round to at least 3 decimal places.
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Question 835091: If, in a right triangle, θ=28 ∘ and the side opposite to θ has length 7 , how long is the side adjacent to θ ? Round to at least 3 decimal places.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If, in a right triangle, θ=28 ∘ and the side opposite to θ has length 7 , how long is the side adjacent to θ ? Round to at least 3 decimal places.
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sin(28) = 7/r
r = 7/sin(28)
r = 14.91
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cos(28 degrees) = adjacent/r
0.8829 = x/14.91
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x = 13.16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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