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What is the value of x?        

 

4

4√3

8

8√3

 May 5, 2017

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sin θ = opposite / hypotenuse

sin (60º) = x / 8

 

Multiply both sides by 8.

8sin(60º) = x

 

From looking at a unit circle, we can see that sin(60º) = √3 / 2, so..

8( √3 / 2 ) = x

 

4√3 = x

 May 5, 2017
 #1
avatar+9466 
+3
Best Answer

sin θ = opposite / hypotenuse

sin (60º) = x / 8

 

Multiply both sides by 8.

8sin(60º) = x

 

From looking at a unit circle, we can see that sin(60º) = √3 / 2, so..

8( √3 / 2 ) = x

 

4√3 = x

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