Questions: Trigonometric ratios: find an angle measure
Find m ∠ X.
Write your answer as an integer or as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
m ∠ X=
Transcript text: Trigonometric ratios: find an angle measure
Find $m \angle X$.
Write your answer as an integer or as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
\[
m \angle X=
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Determine the relevant trigonometric ratio
We are given the lengths of the adjacent side (3) and the hypotenuse (7) with respect to the angle X. The relevant trigonometric ratio involving these sides is cosine: cos(X) = adjacent/hypotenuse.
Step 2: Set up the equation
cos(X) = 3/7
Step 3: Solve for X
X = arccos(3/7)
Step 4: Calculate and round
X ≈ 64.6 degrees
Final Answer:
The measure of angle X is approximately 64.6 degrees.