PLEASE can someone help me go over the whole problem so I can get a full understanding before I try the next one?

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anonymous · Answer

What problem?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Whats the question?

anonymous · Answer

write the ratio and solve for x I guess

anonymous · Answer

im stuck trying to find x

anonymous · Answer

@xapproachesinfinity

directrix · Answer

@monica10  I was working with you before and we were interrupted.

cos (63 degrees) = 23/x

directrix · Answer

That is the equation to be solved.

The cosine of the acute angle of a right triangle is equal to the ratio of the adjacent leg length to the hypotenuse length.

directrix · Answer

@monica10   Does that make sense? Question?

anonymous · Answer

kinda sorta

directrix · Answer

If you want to review, attached is a chart of right triangle trig ratio definitions.

anonymous · Answer

this is sorta what Im learning in Pre- Calc

directrix · Answer

>>kinda sorta

I'm guessing that this comes from being unsure about opposite and adjacent sides.

anonymous · Answer

corect

directrix · Answer

@monica10  Ignore intruders.

The adjacent and opposite sides change a bit depending on which angle and trig function you are working with.  But, you have to know which is which, opposite vs. adjacent.

You also have to learn the trig ratios.

directrix · Answer

Locate hypotenuse first. It is the side opposite the right angle and is the longest side of a right triangle.

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