Fundamental Concept
The problem can be solved using the SOH CAH TOA method. In this case, since we are given two variables, being one angle and the length of a side adjacent to the angle, we can use the CAH or the
Cosine = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
Derivative Equation
From the above, the derivative equation to solve for x or the hypotenuse is:
Hypotenuse = Adjacent / Cosine
Application
Applying the formula to the current problem, x is solved as follows:
Hypotenuse = 97 m / cosine (59°)
Hypotenuse = 97m / 0.515
Hypotenuse = 188.35 m
x is equal to 188.35 m.
