Answer:
x = 8 sqrt(2)
Explanation:
Since this is a right triangle
sin 45 = opp side/ hypotenuse
sin 45 = 8/x
Multiply each side by x
x sin 45 = 8/x *x
x sin 45 = 8
Divide each side by sin 45
x sin 45 /sin 45 = 8 /sin 45
x = 8 / sin 45
We know sin 45 = 1/ sqrt (2)
x = 8 / 1 / sqrt(2)
x = 8 sqrt(2)