x = 11.9
the trigonometry ratio to use is cos
Explanation:
The triangle is a right angled triangle. So we would apply the trigonometry ratio SOHCAHTOA
The given angle is 32 degrees
opposite = the side opposite the angle 32 degrees
adjacent = base = x
hypotenuse = 14
Since we have been given the value of hypotenuse and we want to find the adjacent, we would apply cosine ratio (CAH)
Cos 32° = adjacent/hypotenuse
cos 32° = x/14
14(cos 32°) = x
x = 14(0.8480)
x = 11.872
To the nearest tenth, x = 11.9
Hence, the trigonometry ratio to use is cos
