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Helpp!!!

Find the length of side BC.
Give your answer to 1 decimal place.
с
14 cm
58°
A
B

Helpp!!! Find the length of side BC. Give your answer to 1 decimal place. с 14 cm-example-1

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Answer:

11.9 cm

Explanation:

The mnemonic SOH CAH TOA reminds you of the relation between the side opposite the angle (BC) and the hypotenuse (14 cm).

Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse

sin(58°) = BC/(14 cm)

BC = (14 cm)×sin(58°) . . . . . multiply by the denominator

BC ≈ 11.9 cm

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