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Find the missing side

Find the missing side-example-1
User Ershan
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Answer:


x = 38.77

Explanation:

Given

See attachment

Required

Find x

To find x, we make use of:


sin(\theta) = (Opposite)/(Hypotenuse)

In this case, it is:


sin(26) = (17)/(x)

Make x the subject


x = (17)/(sin(26))


x = (17)/(0.4384)


x = 38.77

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