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In a right triangle, <A and <B are acute. Find the value of sin A, when tan A = 8/15​

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Answer:sinA=8/17

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras principle

x=√(15^2+8^2)

x=√(15x15+8x8)

x=√(225+64)

x=√(289)

x=17

SinA=opposite/hypothenus

SinA=8/17

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