Find the size of the angle using Sohcahtoa or Pythagoras.

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Answer:

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 )

Bart Read answered Jun 22, 2022

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