Question

identifying trig ratios (diagram), level 1
question
express \\( \cos p \\) as a fraction in simplest terms.
answer
attempt 1 out of 3
\\( \cos p = \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the cosine ratio formula

In a right - triangle, \(\cos\theta=\frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}\). For angle \(P\), the adjacent side to angle \(P\) is \(PO\) and the hypotenuse is \(PN\).

Step2: Substitute the values

We know that \(PO = 14\) and \(PN=25\). Using the formula \(\cos P=\frac{PO}{PN}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{14}{25}\)