The picture below shows a right triangle shaped charging stand for a gaming system

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Which expression shows the length , BC, of the base of the stand?

A. 7/tan55
B. 7(cos 55)
C. 7/sin55
D. 7(tan 55)

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The picture below shows a right triangle shaped charging stand for a gaming system

https://assets.questioncove.com/attachments/1584119593-5e6bbf2919575b8a635add00-image.png

Which expression shows the length , BC, of the base of the stand?

A. 7/tan55
B. 7(cos 55)
C. 7/sin55
D. 7(tan 55)

umm · Answer

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darkknight · Answer

So you are gonna have to use the trig functions, obviously. You are given that angle b is 55 degrees and AC is 7 in. What trig function involves the sides AC, BC and angle B?

darkknight · Answer

well since u know angle B, and the two sides are both opposite and adjacent. So you will use the tan function