Question

Solve for x. round to the nearrest hundredth if necessary

Answer 1

(b) 5.69

Explanation:

You want the side opposite a 24° angle in a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 14 units.

Sine

The sine relation is ...

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

sin(24°) = x/14

Solving for x, we get ...

x = 14·sin(24°) ≈ 5.69