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Solve for a side in right triangles

Solve for a side in right triangles-example-1

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Answer:

? =8.77

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

sin theta = opposite side/ hypotenuse

sin 20 = 3 / ?

? = 3/ sin 20

? = 8.7714132

To the nearest hundredth

? =8.77

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