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Determine the value of x using a trigonometric ratio.Question options:A) 4.98B) 8.49C) 4.18D) 10.11

Determine the value of x using a trigonometric ratio.Question options:A) 4.98B) 8.49C-example-1
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We know that the hypotenuse is 6.5 units long, and x is the opposite leg to angle 50.

To find the value of x, use the sine trigonometric reason.


\begin{gathered} \sin 50=(x)/(6.5) \\ x=6.5\cdot\sin 50 \\ x\approx4.98 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the answer is A) 4.98.

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