Question

For the right triangle shown, use the trig functions to find the value of x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
1. 17
2. 12.7
3. 11
4. 12.2

Answer 1

Answer:

12.7

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sin \: 42 \degree = \frac{x}{19} \\ \\ 0.6691306064 = \frac{x}{19} \\ \\ 0.6691306064 \times 19 = x \\ \\ x = 12.7134815 \\ \\ x \approx 12.7$