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What is the value of x in this figure? 282√ 28 143√ 283√ A right triangle with one of the acute angles labeled 30 degrees. The hypotenuse is labeled x. The leg across from 30 degree angle is labeled 14.

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the answer is 28

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What is the value of x in this figure? 282√ 28 143√ 283√ A right triangle with one-example-1
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Using the law of sines:

Sin (angle) = opposite leg / hypotenuse

Sin(30) = 14 /x

x = 14 * sin(30)

x = 28

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