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Find x to the nearest tenth

Find x to the nearest tenth-example-1
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Answer:

x = 18.0

Explanation:

You must memorize the definitions of the trig functions and then these types of problems are easy.

In your problem, sin of an angle = opposite side/hypotenuse

So, sin 51 = 14/x

x sin 51 = 14

x = 14/sin 51 = 18.0