Can someone please help me with an explanation on how to find Y

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asked May 1, 2024 65.8k views

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Copremesis · Answer 1 · 2024-05-08T01:05:09+0000

Answer:

y ≈ 8.63 cm

Explanation:

using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin52° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(6.8)/(y) ( multiply both sides by y )

y × sin52° = 6.8 ( divide both sides by sin52° )

y =
(6.8)/(sin52) ≈ 8.63 cm ( to 3 significant figures )