Question

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

x ≈ 2.8

Explanation:

using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin60° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(UV)/(UW)` =
`(2.4)/(x)` ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin60° = 2.4 ( divide both sides by sin60° )

x =
`(2.4)/(sin60)` ≈ 2.8 ( to the nearest tenth )