Finding Lengths Using Trig

If you are given the two sides that are not the hypotenuse, which trig function should you use?

• sine

• cosine

• tangent

What is the correct equation to solve for x ?

• tan( 46 ) = 17/x

• sin ( 46 ) = x/17

• tan (46 ) = x/17

• cos (46) = x/17

What is the correct equation to solve for x?

• tan (45) = x/13

• cos (45) = x/13

• sin (45) = 13/x

• sin (45) = x/13

Choose the correct ratio.

• sin(37)=x/14

• cos(37)=x/14

• tan(37)=x/14

• sin(37)=14/x

Solve for x.

• 24.20

• 4.92

• 290.4

• 29.75

Solve for x.

• 50.7

• 50.1

• 60.7

• 61.0

Find x round to the nearest tenth.

Hint: SOH CAH TOA

Find the measurement of the missing side indicated. Round to the nearest whole number. Hint: SOH CAH TOA

Use trig ratios to solve for x . Round to the nearest whole number.

Hint: SOH CAH TOA

Use trig ratios to solve for x . Round to the nearest tenth.

Hint: SOH CAH TOA