MHB What are the values of x and y when theta is 15 degrees?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the values of x and y given that theta is 15 degrees. The tangent function is used to determine x with the equation tan(15°) = x/200, leading to x = 200 * tan(15°). For y, the cosine function is applied with the equation cos(15°) = 200/y, resulting in y = 200/cos(15°). These calculations provide definitive values for x and y based on trigonometric principles.

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Let theta be 15 degrees.

Here is my set up.

To find x, use tan (15°) = x/200.

To find y, use cos (15°) = 200/y.
 
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