Question

The legs of a right triangle measure 5 inches and 7 inches. If theta is the angle between the 5-inch leg and the hypotenuse, sin theta = _____.

A. .07
B. .58
C. .71
D. .81

Answer 1

hypotenuse is \(\sqrt{5^2+7^2}=\sqrt{25+49}=\sqrt{74}\) and the sine is \(\frac{7}{\sqrt{74}}\)

Answer 2

7/√74=.813 so D :) thanks!!

Answer 3

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