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Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth of a degree, if necessary.

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth of a degree, if necessary.-example-1
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Answer:

x =48.6

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

sin theta = opp side / hypotenuse

sin x = 54 /72

Taking the inverse sin of each side

sin ^ -1( sin x) =sin ^-1 ( 54/72)

x = 48.59037789

To the nearest tenth

x =48.6

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