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Help me with the step to this please I am trying to teach my daughter and I am completely lost!

Help me with the step to this please I am trying to teach my daughter and I am completely-example-1
User Sheren
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Answer:

x ≈ 76.5 ft

Explanation:

Assuming this is a right triangle, then

Using the sine ratio

sin40° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(119)

Multiply both sides by 119

119 × sin40° = x, thus

x ≈ 76.5 ft ( to the nearest tenth )

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