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Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 10.3

Explanation:

Use sine.


sine=(opposite)/(hypotenuse)

We have:


opposite=x\\hypotenuse=16


\sin40^o\approx0.6428 look at the table in the picture

Substitute:


(x)/(16)=0.6428 multiply both sides by 16


x=10.2848\to x\approx10.3

Solve for x in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.-example-1
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