In the circle (shown), express the ratio 18/19 as....

Mathisconfusing101

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In the circle shown, express the ratio 18/19 as the sine, cosine or tangent of an angle measure. Find x to the nearest degree.
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Mathisconfusing101 said:
In the circle shown, express the ratio 18/19 as the sine, cosine or tangent of an angle measure. Find x to the nearest degree.
A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to a radial segment at the point of tangency.
Thus, don’t we have a right triangle?
Use what you know about the trigonometry of right triangles.
 
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