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Trigonometric functions: what is the value of x?

Trigonometric functions: what is the value of x?-example-1

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Answer:

x ≈ 19.7

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle.

sin66° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(18)/(x) ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin66° = 18 ( divide both sides by sin66° )

x =
(18)/(sin66) ≈ 19.7 ( to the nearest tenth )

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