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I need some help with this question. it says find x

I need some help with this question. it says find x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 9.8

Explanation:

Please see attached photo for diagram.

We'll begin by calculating the value of y. This can be obtained as follow:

Angle θ = 45

Opposite = 6

Hypothenus = y

Sine θ = Opposite /Hypothenus

Sine 45 = 6/y

0.7071 = 6/y

Cross multiply

y × 0.7071 = 6

Divide both side by 0.7071

y = 6 / 0.7071

y = 8.5

Finally, we shall determine the value of x. This can be obtained as follow:

Angle θ = 60

Opposite = 8.5

Hypothenus = x

Sine θ = Opposite /Hypothenus

Sine 60 = 8.5 / x

Cross multiply

x Sine 60 = 8.5

Divide both side by sine 60

x = 8.5 / sine 60

x = 8.5 / 0.8660

x = 9.8

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