In a right triangle with acute angles of measures a and ß, cos B = %. Find the following values in terms of the lengths of sides a, b, and c: a) sin a b) sec ß

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Chapter11: Introduction To Trigonometry
Section11.CT: Test
Problem 14CT
Question
In a right triangle with acute angles of measures a and ß,
cos B = %. Find the following values in terms of the lengths
of sides a, b, and c:
a) sin a
b) sec ß
Transcribed Image Text:In a right triangle with acute angles of measures a and ß, cos B = %. Find the following values in terms of the lengths of sides a, b, and c: a) sin a b) sec ß
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