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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the length of the side opposite the 45 degree angle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

theres no 45 degree angle in that triangle ^ :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so what do i do?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Doublecheck the problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure thats the question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

maybe you made a mistake in writing the question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

hahah yes sorry, thats the right one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there we go :D okay so do you know sin, cos, and tan?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if not we could do it the easier way...this is a special right triangle and we can use the rules for that take a look at this :) http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATT2/Ltri45.htm pay attention to the triangle next to the dear :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sin(x) = opposite / hypotenuse. sin(45) = opposite / 10, solve for opposite

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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