Answer :
We are given with the right triangle with sides x, y and z where z is the hypotenuse. The angles are 90, 50 and 40 degrees. y is equal to z sin 50 and x is equal to z cos 50. The expression that shows the value of z is C. y/sin50 according to the rule of SOH CAH TOA
For this case we have the following variables:
x: The length of the side of the triangle opposite to the acute angle
y: The length of the side of the triangle adjacent to the angle
z: The length of the hypotenuse
By definition we have:
[tex] cos (theta) = \frac{C.A}{h}
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Where,
h: hypotenuse
C.A: adjacent leg
Using the definition for this case we have:
[tex] cos (50) = \frac{y}{z}
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Clearing the hypotenuse we have:
[tex] z = \frac{y}{cos50}
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Answer:
the value of z is:
[tex]z = \frac{y}{cos50}[/tex]