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Find m.

30°
m
Write your answer in simplest radical form.
feet
60°
6 ft

Find m. 30° m Write your answer in simplest radical form. feet 60° 6 ft-example-1
User Spirrow
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14 votes

Answer:

M=3ft

Explanation:

Use trigonometric ratio Sin to get M which is the opposite side of the given angle of 30°


sin = (opp)/(hyp)


sin30 = (m)/(6)

Multiply 6 on both sides:


6sin30 = m

Use a calculator:

3=M

or..

use special angles:

Sin30=0.5

6×0.5=3

Therefore M is 3 ft

User Jason Kresowaty
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