X-triangle

Find the length of the x segment in the given triangle drawings.

Correct answer:

x =  5.2274 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

α=75  y = x+2.5  cm z=2 cm  cos α = z:y  y=z/cosα=z/cos75° =2/cos75° =2/0.258819=7.72741 cm  x=y2.5=7.72742.5=5.2274 cm



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