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Find the length of side x to the nearest tenth

Find the length of side x to the nearest tenth-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2 sqrt(3)/3

Explanation:

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

sin theta = opp / hyp

sin 60 = 1 /x

x sin 60 =1

x = 1 /sin 60

x = 1 / sqrt(3)/2

x = 2 sqrt(3)/3

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