Question

Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

x ≈ 13.7

Explanation:

Using the sine ratio in the white right triangle

sin17° =
`(opposite)/(hypotenuse)` =
`(x)/(47)`

Multiply both sides by 47

47 × sin17° = x, thus

x ≈ 13.7 ( to the nearest tenth )