Video Transcript
Find π₯ to two decimal places.
In order to solve this problem, we are going to have to use the sine, cosine, and tangent trigonometrical ratios. sin π is equal to the opposite divided by the hypotenuse, cos π is equal to the adjacent divided by the hypotenuse, and tan π is equal to the opposite divided by the adjacent.
We will start this question by labelling the sides on the right-angled triangle. The hypotenuse is the longest side or the side that is opposite the right angle β in this case 10. The side labelled π₯ is the opposite as it is opposite the 55-degree angle. And the third side is the adjacent as it is next to the 55-degree and 90-degree angles.
As the π₯ and the 10 are on the opposite and the hypotenuse, weβre going to use the sine ratio. Substituting in our values gives us an equation: sin 55 equals π₯ divided by 10. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 10 gives us 10 multiplied by sin 55 equals π₯.
Typing this into our calculator gives us a value for π₯ of 8.19 to two decimal places.