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Find the value of both variables. Round to the nearest tenth.

30
w
45
44°
to
w=
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Find the value of both variables. Round to the nearest tenth. 30 w 45 44° to w= type-example-1

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Answer:
W=~20.8
X=~62.5 degree
Solution:
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[Left Triangle] 30=hypotenuse, W=opposite
Sin(angle)=o/h
Sin(44)=W/30
Sin(44)*30=W
W=20.8
[Right Triangle] W=20.8=adjacent, 45=hypotenuse
Cos(x degree)=a/h
Cos(x)=20.8/45
x=arc cos (20.8/45)
x=62.5
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