Answer:
x ≈ 13.7
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle
cos70° = [tex]\frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x}{40}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by 40 )
40 × cos70° = x , then
x ≈ 13.7 ( to the nearest tenth )
