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Solve for x in a right triangle (show work)

Solve for x in a right triangle (show work)-example-1
User Edhurtig
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Answer:

12.83°

Explanation:

You can use Sin theta to find the value of x.

They have already given the lengths of Opposite side and Hypotenuse.

Opposite side = 12

Hypotenuse = 54

Let us solve now.

Sin x = Opposite side ÷ Hypotenuse

Sin x = 12 ÷ 54

Sin x = 0.2222

x = Sin ⁻¹ 0.2222

x = 12.83°

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Solve for x in a right triangle (show work)-example-1
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