CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Trigonometry (AS)

Trigonometry (AS): calculation question

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An acute angle $x$ satisfies $\sin x = \dfrac{36}{45}$ . Find the exact value of $\cos x$ as a fraction.

(a)
Find $\cos x$ .
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