Answer:
x ≈ 41.8
Step-by-step explanation:
using the sine ratio in the right triangle
sin24° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{17}{x}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by x )
x × sin24° = 17 ( divide both sides by sin24° )
x = [tex]\frac{17}{sin24}[/tex] ≈ 41.8 ( to 1 decimal place )
