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Which equation can we use to find the length of the side labeled x?

Which equation can we use to find the length of the side labeled x?-example-1
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Answer:

(D) sIn(30°) = 5/x

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the relationship between sides and trig functions for a right triangle. Here, the hypotenuse and the side opposite the angle are marked. The relevant relationship is ...

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

Filling in figure values, we have ...

sIn(30°) = 5/x

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