CCSS IP Math II 5.5.2 Example 1

Determine the correct reciprocal trigonometric function to solve for [math]x[/math] in the triangle below. Write the value of [math]x[/math] to the nearest thousandth.

[list=1] [*]Identify the given information. [*]Set up the correct reciprocal function. [*]Use the calculator to determine the value of [math]x[/math]. [*]Check your solution by using the reciprocal function to the function you chose earlier. [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]CCSS Integrated Pathway: Mathematics II[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.