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Use the Rules of Special right triangles to find x and y 6) Www 302 4 [Select [Select y=

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We will determine the values of x & y by using the law of sines, that is:

*First: x:


(x)/(\sin(60))=(4)/(\sin(90))\Rightarrow x=(4\sin(60))/(\sin(90))\Rightarrow x=2\sqrt[]{3}

*Second: y:


(y)/(\sin(30))=(4)/(\sin(90))\Rightarrow y=(4\sin(30))/(\sin(90))\Rightarrow y=2

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