Question

~ Find x to the nearest tenth. Consult the table above to find the cosine number, picture attached below.

Answer 1

Can I answer this problem with my calculator?

Answer 2

Of course. cos 55degrees = x/223

Go on from there to solve for x.

Answer 3

\[\cos(55)=\frac{x}{223}\]
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I'm trying to think of a combination for 55 so we can find cos(55) exactly

Answer 4

how do I plug it in my calculator? sorry I am bad at math

Answer 5

Well multiply 223 on both sides

Answer 6

\[223 \cos(55)=x\]

Answer 7

That is x