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Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.-example-1
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Answer:

x ≈ 2.8

Explanation:

using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin60° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(UV)/(UW) =
(2.4)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin60° = 2.4 ( divide both sides by sin60° )

x =
(2.4)/(sin60) ≈ 2.8 ( to the nearest tenth )

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