Question

Find the size of the angle using Sohcahtoa or Pythagoras.

Answer 1

x ≈ 38.7°

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sinx =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(5)/(8)` , then

x =
`sin^(-1)` (
`(5)/(8)` ) ≈ 38.7° ( to 1 dec. place )