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OpenStudy (geometry_hater):

In right triangle ABC, Angle B = 21deg, BC = 12, Find BA. Round to nearest whole number.

OpenStudy (geometry_hater):

hero (hero):

cos(21) = adj/hyp

hero (hero):

cos(21) = 12/x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cosine (21) = BC/AB => AB = 12/Cos(21).

hero (hero):

x = 12/cos(21)

hero (hero):

x = AB

OpenStudy (geometry_hater):

thanks

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