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Solve for x with 45 degree angle & 60ft side

Solve for x with 45 degree angle & 60ft side-example-1

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Answer:

x = 84.85281374 ft

Explanation:

We know that sin theta = opposite/ hypotenuse

sin 45 = 60/x

Multiply each side by x

x * sin45 = 60/x*x

x sin 45 = 60

Divide each side by sin 45

x = 60/sin 45

x = 84.85281374 ft

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