Solving for Side Lengths of Right Triangles

Question 1

Which equation could be used to solve for the length of XY? XY = (22)sin(41°)XY = (22)cos(41°)XY = XY =

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XY =

Question 2

The measure of angle A is 15°, and the length of side BC is 8. What are the lengths of the other two sides, rounded to the nearest tenth? AC =

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29.9; Selection 1: 29.9

Question 3

AB =

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30.9

Question 4

Use the diagram to complete the statements.

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The measure of angle L is °.: 70; The trigonometric ratio that uses ∠M and LN to solve for NM is .: tangent; The length of NM, to the nearest tenth, is approximately .: 57.7

Question 5

The trigonometric ratio that uses ∠M and LN to solve for NM is [___].

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tangent

Question 6

The length of NM, to the nearest tenth, is approximately [___].

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7.6

Question 7

A 25-foot long ladder is propped against a wall at an angle of 18° with the wall. How high up the wall does the ladder reach? Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.13.8 ft23.8 ft26.3 ft80.9 ft

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23.8 ft

Question 8

Question 114257

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He has the side lengths in the wrong place in the cosine ratio.

Question 9

Question 114258

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sin(45°) =; cos(45°) =

Question 10

If Diana walks forward and her angle looking to the top of the building changes to 40°, how much closer is she to the building? Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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17.6 ft

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