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Answer:

10.8239 approximately 10.82 (in 2 decimal places)

Explanation:

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Answer:

Base X = 10.82

Explanation:

Given,

Perpendicular = 59°

Base = x

Hypotenuse = 17

Recall the SOHCAHTOA

Use sincose's formulae

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

  • Sin59° = x/17

Solving for x,

  • 17*sin59° = x
  • 10.82 = x
  • x = 10.82

Base = 10.82

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