Question

Find the value of x to the nearest tenth. *

Answer 1

x ≈ 61.8

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin15° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(16)/(x)` ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin15° = 16 ( divide both sides by sin15° )

x =
`(16)/(sin15)` ≈ 61.8 ( to the nearest tenth )