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Solve for x in degrees

Solve for x in degrees-example-1
User Bsabiston
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Answer:

B. 24.3°

Explanation:

Apply the sine rule to solve for x

Thus:


(sin(x))/(8) = (sin(112))/(18)


(sin(x))/(8) = (sin(112))/(18)

Multiply both sides by 8


sin(x)= (sin(112))/(18)*8


sin(x) = 0.4121


x = sin^(-1)(0.4121}

x = 24.3° (nearest tenth)

User Alirio Mendes
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