Answer:
x = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
See the diagram attached.
This triangle is a right triangle with x units as the hypotenuse.
If we consider the base angle as 60° (As given), and the base length as 8 units, then using trigonometry we can write
[tex]\cos 60^{\circ} = \frac{\textrm {Base}}{\textrm {Hypotenuse}} = \frac{8}{x}[/tex]
⇒ [tex]\frac{1}{2} = \frac{8}{x}[/tex]
⇒ x = 16 units (Answer).
