17 27 520 17 In the figure above, sin 52° Based on the figure, which of the following equations is also true? C A sin 38° 17 17 cos 38° = C 17 C cos 52° -

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27. Based on the figure, which of the following equations is also true.
**Trigonometry Problem: Finding the Correct Equation**

**Question 27/36**

In the figure below, we see a right triangle. The angle labeled \(52^\circ\) is opposite the side labeled 17, and \(c\) is the hypotenuse of the triangle. The sine of 52 degrees (\(\sin 52^\circ\)) is given by the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse:

\[ \sin 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \]

The task is to determine which of the following equations is also true based on the given figure:

(A) \( \sin 38^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \)

(B) \( \cos 38^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)

(C) \( \cos 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)

(D) \( \tan 52^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \)

### Figure Explanation:
The provided diagram is a right triangle:
- One angle is labeled \(52^\circ\).
- The side opposite the \(52^\circ\) angle is of length 17.
- The hypotenuse is labeled as \(c\).

### Solution Steps:
1. **Understanding Trigonometric Ratios:**
   - For angle \(52^\circ\):
      \[ \sin 52^\circ = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{17}{c} \]

2. **Analyzing the Options:**
   - **Option A: \( \sin 38^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \)**

      According to trigonometric identities, \( \sin \theta = \cos (90^\circ - \theta) \). Here, \( \sin 38^\circ \) would also consider the other sides of the triangle.

   - **Option B: \( \cos 38^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)**

      This could be true if we consider the complementary angle property: \( 38^\circ = 90^\circ - 52^\circ \). Hence, \( \cos 38^\circ = \sin 52^\circ \).

   - **Option C: \( \cos 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)**

      This would be incorrect as \( \
Transcribed Image Text:**Trigonometry Problem: Finding the Correct Equation** **Question 27/36** In the figure below, we see a right triangle. The angle labeled \(52^\circ\) is opposite the side labeled 17, and \(c\) is the hypotenuse of the triangle. The sine of 52 degrees (\(\sin 52^\circ\)) is given by the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse: \[ \sin 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \] The task is to determine which of the following equations is also true based on the given figure: (A) \( \sin 38^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \) (B) \( \cos 38^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \) (C) \( \cos 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \) (D) \( \tan 52^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \) ### Figure Explanation: The provided diagram is a right triangle: - One angle is labeled \(52^\circ\). - The side opposite the \(52^\circ\) angle is of length 17. - The hypotenuse is labeled as \(c\). ### Solution Steps: 1. **Understanding Trigonometric Ratios:** - For angle \(52^\circ\): \[ \sin 52^\circ = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{17}{c} \] 2. **Analyzing the Options:** - **Option A: \( \sin 38^\circ = \frac{c}{17} \)** According to trigonometric identities, \( \sin \theta = \cos (90^\circ - \theta) \). Here, \( \sin 38^\circ \) would also consider the other sides of the triangle. - **Option B: \( \cos 38^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)** This could be true if we consider the complementary angle property: \( 38^\circ = 90^\circ - 52^\circ \). Hence, \( \cos 38^\circ = \sin 52^\circ \). - **Option C: \( \cos 52^\circ = \frac{17}{c} \)** This would be incorrect as \( \
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