Find the value of x. If your answer is not an integer, leave it in simplest radical form. Diagram is not drawn to scale.

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Please explain this answer to me.

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Find the value of x. If your answer is not an integer, leave it in simplest radical form. Diagram is not drawn to scale.

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Please explain this answer to me.

anonymous · Answer

sin60=(x/10)
=>x=10*sin60=$$10*\sqrt{3}/2=5\sqrt{3}$$

mertsj · Answer

It's a special right triangle...the 30-60-90.  To find the long leg, you multiply the short leg by sqrt 3

anonymous · Answer

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