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Solve for x in the triangle below. round you answer to the nearest tenth.​

Solve for x in the triangle below. round you answer to the nearest tenth.​-example-1

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Answer:

x ≈ 6.4

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin40° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(x)/(10) ( multiply both sides by 10 )

10 × sin40° = x , thus

x ≈ 6.4 ( to the nearest tenth )

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