Question

Given a right triangle with acute angle of 40° and a hypothenuse length of 35 feet, find the length

of the side opposite the acute angle.

Answer 1

the length of the side opposite = 20.6 feet

Explanation:

using SOHCAHTOA

Sin 40 = opp / hyp

Sin 40 = opp / 35

opp = sin 40 x 35

opp = 20.6 feet