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Solve for X in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Solve for X in the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth-example-1
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Answer:


\displaystyle x \approx 9.9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Trigonometry

  • [Right Triangles Only] SOHCAHTOA
  • [Right Triangles Only] sinθ = opposite over hypotenuse

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify variables

Angle θ = 64°

Opposite Leg = x

Hypotenuse = 11

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Substitute in variables [sine]:
    \displaystyle sin(64^\circ) = (x)/(11)
  2. [Multiplication Property of Equality] Multiply 11 on both sides:
    \displaystyle 11sin(64^\circ) = x
  3. Rewrite:
    \displaystyle x = 11sin(64^\circ)
  4. Evaluate:
    \displaystyle x = 9.88673
  5. Round:
    \displaystyle x \approx 9.9
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