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Determine the unknown values, R and W, in the figure below.

Help. Determine the unknown values, R and W, in the figure below.-example-1
User KosiakMD
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Answer:

W = 28.63

R = 15.59

Explanation:

From the right triangle given in the picture,

By applying sine rule in the triangle,

sin(57°) =
\frac{\text{Opposite side}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}

=
(24)/(W)

W =
\frac{24}{\text{sin}(57)}

W = 28.63

Similarly, by tangent rule,

tan(57)° =
\frac{\text{Opposite side}}{\text{Adjacent side}}

1.54 =
(24)/(R)

R =
(24)/(1.54)

R = 15.59

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