Question

What is the value of x?

X
30°
24
Express your answer in radical form.
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Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

using the sine ratio in the right triangle and the exact value

sin30° =
`(1)/(2)` , then

sin30° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(BC)/(AC)` =
`(x)/(24)` =
`(1)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

2x = 24 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 12