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Find the missing side.

Need help please.
I need explanation for the answer please

Find the missing side. Need help please. I need explanation for the answer please-example-1
User Andybeli
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Answer:

11.14 to nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

sine = opposite side/ hypotenuse so here we have:

sin 59 = x/13

x = 13 sin 59

= 11.143

User Sebastin Santy
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Answer:

x ≈ 11.1

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin59° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(13) ( multiply both sides by 13 )

13 × sin59° = x , then

x ≈ 11.1 ( to the nearest tenth )

User Wulf Solter
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