Solve for x.

Question

cos(32)=15/x.
Responses:
28.3
12.72
9.37
9.92
7.95

Answer 1

To solve for x, we want to isolate it on one side of the equation.

cos(32) = 15/x

First, divide both sides by cos(32):

15/x = cos(32)

Now, divide 15 by cos(32) to solve for x:

x = 15/cos(32)
x ≈ 17.75

Therefore, the correct response would be 17.75.