Answer:
x= 14√3
y= 28√3
Step-by-step explanation:
Please see attached picture for full solution.
(tan30° and cos30° are special angles so there's an exact value to it in which we can memorise.)
In this case, by Pythagoras's Theorem, you should ensure that:
[tex] {y}^{2} = 42^{2} + {x}^{2} [/tex]
✓ Let's check:
[tex]{y}^{2} = (28 \sqrt{3} )^{2} \\ y^{2} = 2352 \\ {x}^{2} + {42}^{2} = ( 14\sqrt{3})^{2} + 1764 = 2352[/tex]
This satisfies Pythagoras' Theorem :)
For this kind of questions, first label the adjacent side, opposite side and the hypotenuse side of the triangle.
Cosine angle= adjacent/ hypotenuse
Sine angle= opposite/ hypotenuse
tangent angle= opposite/ adjacent
Then substitute the known side and angle to find the unknown side.
