A 72 IC

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
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Chapter6: The Trigonometric Functions
Section6.1: Angles
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In the applet above right triangle ABC is drawn with a 72° angle. For right triangles with an angle of 72°, the ratio of the side opposite the 72° angle compared to the hypotenuse is (opp/hyp)=19/20. If the hypotenuse, BC, has a length of 100, what is the length of the side opposite the 72° angle? AC=?
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In the applet above right triangle ABC is drawn with a 72° angle. For right triangles with an angle of 72°, the ratio of the side opposite the 72° angle
opp
compared to the hypotenuse is
m- If the hypotenuse, BC, has a length of 100, what is the length of the side opposite the 72° angle? AC =
hyp
2
3
4
7
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Transcribed Image Text:In the applet above right triangle ABC is drawn with a 72° angle. For right triangles with an angle of 72°, the ratio of the side opposite the 72° angle opp compared to the hypotenuse is m- If the hypotenuse, BC, has a length of 100, what is the length of the side opposite the 72° angle? AC = hyp 2 3 4 7 Type here to search
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