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Solve for a side in right triangles

Solve for a side in right triangles-example-1
User NickC
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Answer: x = 4.56

Explanation:

Angle A = 20 degrees

x = BC

sin(20) = x/5

multiply 5 on both sides

5sin(20) = x

x = 4.56

User Israt
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Answer:

1.71

Explanation:

Cosine = adjacent/hypotenuse

cos 70 = x/5

cos 70 = 0.3420201433

0.3420201433(5) = 1.710100716

x=1.710100716

x=1.71

User Shamitha
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