Question

Find the measure of x.
14
X
48
x = [?]

Answer 1

18.84

Explanation:

x is the hypotenuse of the triangle.

For the 48° angle, 14 is the opposite leg.

The trigonometric ratio that relates the opposite leg to the hypotenuse is the sine.

sin 48° = opp/hyp

sin 48° = 14/x

x × sin 48° = 14

x = 14/sin 48°

x = 18.84