Question

Calculate the length of the opposite side of a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 16 inches and angle of 25 formed at the intersection between the adjacent side and the hypotenuse

Answer 1

6.76 in

Explanation:

Hi, since the situation forms a right triangle (see attachment) we have to apply the next trigonometric function.

Sin α = opposite side / hypotenuse

Where α is the angle formed at the intersection between the adjacent side and the hypotenuse , and the opposite side is x :

Replacing with the values given:

Sin 25 = x/ 16

Solving for x

sin25 (16) =x

x= 6.76 in

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