In a right triangle, if the length of the adjacent side is and the length of the opposite side is , what is the measure of the angle (in degrees) opposite the side of length ?
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2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Multiple Choice
Given that and , what is the value of if and are complementary angles?
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Recall that complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees. This means we can write the equation: \(m\angle CED + m\angle AEB = 90^\circ\).
Substitute the given values into the equation: \(72^\circ + (7x - 2)^\circ = 90^\circ\).
Combine like terms on the left side: \$72 + 7x - 2 = 90$.
Simplify the constants: \$70 + 7x = 90$.
Isolate \(x\) by subtracting 70 from both sides and then dividing by 7: \$7x = 90 - 70$ and then \(x = \frac{20}{7}\).
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