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Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.

Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
User Rushisangani
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Answer:

x ≈ 55.6

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin20° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(19)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin20° = 19 ( divide both sides by sin20° )

x =
(19)/(sin20) ≈ 55.6 ( to the nearest tenth )

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