If the cosine of an angle in a right triangle is, and the hypotenuse is 16 units, the length of the adjacent side isunits.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This problem tests the ability to use the cosine function to find the length of a side in a right triangle.
Key Concept Explanation
The cosine of an angle in a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse. This is expressed as .
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