Question

Trigonometry Help?
Please help me figure out what's wrong?

Cosine Table ---> https://media.glynlyon.com/a_matgeo_2011/5/groupi94.gif

Find x to the nearest tenth. Consult the table above to find the cosine number.
Angle ---> https://media.glynlyon.com/a_matgeo_2011/5/71_362.gif

x Approximately = ?

Answer 1

This is my work:
33* = 1.2/x
0.8387 = 1.2/x
0.8387x = 1.2
0.8387 divided by 1.2 = 0.6989 rounded to the nearest tenth = 0.7

Answer 2

x = 1.2 divided by .8387

Answer 3

you made one of those simple mistakes that the rest of us do all the time :)

Answer 4

Oh yeah, sorry I missed that

Answer 5

what mistake? O.O

Answer 6

the one i just pointed out to you ....

Answer 7

oh okay sorry i got confused for a sec

Answer 8

1.4307 is what i got so i round and get 1.43?

Answer 9

0.8387 divided by 1.2 ; this step is in error, you mixed the positions of the values

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

nearest tenth tho right?

Answer 12

should only have one decie

Answer 13

yes

Answer 14

thank you for the help :)

Answer 15

youre welcome, and good luck :)