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the red line in the figure is an altitude of triangle ABC. Using right angle trigonometry, write an equation involving sin C​

the red line in the figure is an altitude of triangle ABC. Using right angle trigonometry-example-1

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Answer:


\Large \boxed{\mathrm{\bold{C}}}

Explanation:


\sf \displaystyle sin(\theta)=(opposite)/(hypotenuse)

The side opposite to
\angle C is h.

The hypotenuse of the smaller right triangle is a.


\sf \displaystyle sin(C)=(h)/(a)

User Akul Von Itram
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Answer:

sinC =
(h)/(a)

Explanation:

Since the red line is an altitude then the triangles are right, thus

sinC =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(h)/(a)

User Gymbrall
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