Question

Solve for x and y using the rules of special right triangles. Answers should be in radical form, not decimal form. 4 X Write in paragraph showing all work. 45° уHypothesis =4 short leg= x long leg =y

Answer 1

Apply the trigonometric function:

Sin (angle) = opposite side / hypotenuse

Replacing:

Sin 45 = x/4

Sin 45 (4)= x

x= 2.83