Find x.
a. 30.9
b. 34.4
c. 17.1
d. 15.4

Answer:
x = 17.1
Step-by-step explanation:
Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions
cos theta = adj / hyp
cos 42 = x/23
23 cos 42 = x
17.09233 =x
Rounding to 1 decimal place
x =17.1