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What is the answer to this-example-1
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Explanation:

Sin 30 = opposite side / hypotenuse

Sin 30 = 5/ c

0.5 = 5/c

0.5c = 5

C = 10

Since it is a rt angled triangle, you can use Pythagoras theorem to solve for b

C² = a² + b²

10² =5² + b²

b² = 100- 25

b² =75

b = square root of 75

b = 5root 3 (write with the root sign)

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