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Solving right triangle

Solving right triangle-example-1

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Answer:


BC= 2.23

Explanation:

We can solve this problem using the trigonometric identity of
sin.

We know:


sin(\theta) = (opposite)/(hypotenuse)\\\\sin(50 \textdegree) = (?)/(3)\\

If we solve for
? we get:


3sin(50 \textdegree) \approx 2.23

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