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I need help finding x

I need help finding x-example-1
User AbhiagNitk
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Answer:

45°

Explanation:

You can tell the distance from the right angle from each leg is the same and the angle measurements are the same.

User MahanGM
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Answer:

x = 40.3

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

sin theta = opp / hyp

sin x = 11/17

Taking the inverse sin of each side

sin ^-1 ( sin x) = sin ^-1( 11/17)

x = 40.32

Rounding to the nearest tenth

x = 40.3

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