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Solve for x using trigonometry. Round to the nearest tenth. (hint: One decimal place) 17 x 19

Solve for x using trigonometry. Round to the nearest tenth. (hint: One decimal place-example-1
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By definition,

sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse

From the picture,

sin(x) = 17/19

x = arcsin(17/19)

x = 63.5°

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