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I need help finding the side AB NOT THE ANGE AB which is 90°

I need help finding the side AB NOT THE ANGE AB which is 90°-example-1
User Eldblz
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Answer:

AB = 10.83 cm

Explanation:

From ΔABC,

m∠B = 90°

By applying sine rule in the given triangle,

sinθ =
\frac{\text{Opposite side}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}

sin(37°) =
(AB)/(AC)

AB = AC(sin37°)

AB = 18×(0.060182)

= 10.833

≈ 10.83 cm

Therefore, AB = 10.83 cm is the answer.

User Jean Azzopardi
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