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1. Find the values of x and y.

1. Find the values of x and y.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 8; y = 8√2

Explanation:

From your knowledge of trig functions, you know that ...

tan(45°) = 8/x = x/8 = 1

So, x = 8.

You also know that ...

sin(45°) = cos(45°) = 1/√2 = 8/y

Then, y = 8√2. (by "cross multiplying")

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