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Find the value of x.

Also please give me an explanation so i can complete it to other questions as well, thanks :)

Find the value of x. Also please give me an explanation so i can complete it to other-example-1
User Nick Div
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X=10
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User Zkohi
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

note that sin30° =
(1)/(2)

Since the triangle is right use the sine ratio to find x

sin30° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(5)/(x)

multiply both sides by x

x ×
(1)/(2) = 5 ( multiply both sides by 2 )

x = 10


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