Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 68°

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the cofunction identity

cos x° = sin(90 - x)°, then

cos42° = sin(90 - 42)° = sin48°

Given

sin(x - 20)° = cos42°, then

sin(x - 20)° = sin48°, thus

x - 20 = 48 ( add 20 to both sides )

x = 68