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A right triangle has a 35 degree angle. The

opposite leg to that angle is 12 m long.
Find the hypotenuse.

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Answer:

The answer to your question is 20.92 m

Explanation:

Data

m∠A = 35°

Opposite leg = 12 m

hypotenuse = ?

Process

To solve this problem use trigonometric functions. We must look for a trigonometric function that relates the Opposite side and the hypotenuse.

sin Ф = Opposite side /hypotenuse

cosФ = Adjacent side/ hypotenuse

tan Ф = Opposite side/hypotenuse

The trigonometric function that relates the Opposite side and the hypotenuse is sine.

-Solve for hypotenuse

hypotenuse = Opposite side / sin Ф

-Substitution

hypotenuse = 12 / sin 35

-Simplification

hypotenuse = 12/0.57

-Result

hypotenuse = 20.92 m

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