Question

Help me with the step to this please I am trying to teach my daughter and I am completely lost!

Answer 1

x ≈ 76.5 ft

Explanation:

Assuming this is a right triangle, then

Using the sine ratio

sin40° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(x)/(119)`

Multiply both sides by 119

119 × sin40° = x, thus

x ≈ 76.5 ft ( to the nearest tenth )