Question

Using the triangle below, which equation can be used to solve for x?

Answer 1

which one of these:

cos 10° = x/12

tan 10° = x/12

tan 10° = 12/x

sin 10° = x/12

Answer 2

the last one is right sure

Answer 3

are you sure?

Answer 4

@jhonyy9 is correct

Answer 5

thank you

Answer 6

i thought it was tan 10 x/12. can you explain the answer?

Answer 7

The opposite is x and you know the hypotenuse. SOH CAH TOA Sine Opposite Hypotenuse, Cos Adj Hyp, and Tan Opp Adj.