Answer:
x=13.38
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
We are given triangle ABC, with m<A=45°, CA=13, and BA=x
We want to find the value of x
First, let's find out which side is the adjacent, opposite, and hypotenuse
Using <A as the reference angle:
BC is the opposite
CA is the adjacent
BA is the hypotenuse
Recall the 3 most common trigonometric functions:
Sine is [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex]
Cosine is [tex]\frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}[/tex]
Tangent is [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex]
Since we know the values of both the adjacent and the hypotenuse, let's use the cosine of <A
In reference to <A, the ratio will be:
cos(<A)=[tex]\frac{CA}{BA}[/tex]
Substituting all known values gives:
cos(45)=[tex]\frac{13}{x}[/tex]
Now multiply both sides by x
cos(45)x=13
Divide both sides by cos(45)
x=[tex]\frac{13}{cos(45)}[/tex]
Now plug [tex]\frac{13}{cos(45)}[/tex] into your calculator. Make sure that the calculator is in degree mode
x≈13.38
Hope this helps!
