Question

POSSIBLE POINTS: 6.67

Directions: Solve for x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Make sure you calculator is
in degree mode!
24
46
Y
Show work please

Answer 1

x ≈ 33.4

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the right triangle

sin46° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(24)/(x)` ( multiply both sides by x )

x × sin46° = 24 ( divide both sides by sin46° )

x =
`(24)/(sin46)` ≈ 33.4 ( to the nearest tenth )