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Find X
A. 11√3
B. 33
C. 44√2
D. 33√2

Find X A. 11√3 B. 33 C. 44√2 D. 33√2-example-1
User Tony Day
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Answer:

B. 33

Explanation:

The side opposite the 45° angle has measure 11√6×sin(45°). The side opposite the 60° angle has measure tan(60°) times that, so we have ...

x = 11√6×sin(45°)×tan(60°) = 11√6×(√2/2)×√3 = 11×(√6)²/2

x = 33

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The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA can be a useful reminder of the definitions of the trig functions. It tells you ...

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

Tan = Opposite/Adjacent

Using these relations, we can find the sides of interest:

Opposite = Hypotenuse × Sin . . . . for the 45° triangle

Opposite = Adjacent × Tan . . . . . . for the 60° triangle

where the side opposite the 45° angle is the side adjacent to the 60° angle.

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