Question

find ce.
write your answer as an integer or as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
ce =
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lesson: trigonometric ratios

Explanation:

Step1: Identify adjacent side to 49°

Adjacent side \( DE = 6 \)

Step2: Use cosine ratio

\( \cos(49^\circ) = \frac{DE}{CE} \) → \( CE = \frac{DE}{\cos(49^\circ)} \)

Step3: Calculate CE

\( CE = \frac{6}{\cos(49^\circ)} \approx \frac{6}{0.6561} \approx 9.1 \)

Answer:

9.1