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This question confused me a lot help?? trigonometry

This question confused me a lot help?? trigonometry-example-1
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sin(17)= x/26
i dont have a calculator on me but u can just plug that in

look up the sohcahtoa meaning
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Answer and explanation:

To remember the trigonometric ratios use the acronym:

SOH-CAH-TOA

S ine

O pposite

H ypotenuse

C osine

A djacent

H ypotenuse

T angent

O pposite

A djacent

So, in this situation, sine of 17° is (x / 26):


sin(17) = opp / hyp = (x)/(26)

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