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

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

x ≈ 8.8

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin20° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(PQ)/(OQ) =
(3)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin20° = 3 ( divide both sides by sin20° )

x =
(3)/(sin20) ≈ 8.8 ( to the nearest tenth )

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