Question

Solve for x. Round to nearest degree.

Answer 1

see the definitions of the ratios i gave you, and tell me which one of them involves opposite side and hypotenuse ?

Answer 2

Tan?

Answer 3

No no no sin ... opposite side/hypotenuse ... b/c

Answer 4

tan will not be applicable in this case

Answer 5

sin is correct :)

Answer 6

because 17 is the opposite and 41 is the hypotenuse yes right good catch

Answer 7

can you use that to find x and I will help to confirm what you have

Answer 8

.656?

Answer 9

I meant we* will help to confirm... lol

Answer 10

so can you form an equation now ??

you have the angle theta = x
opposite side = 17
hypotenuse = 41

Answer 11

so would it be sin41 = x/17?

Answer 12

x is the angle you can only take sine of angle

Answer 13

sin x = 17/41
sin = opp/hyp

Answer 14

oh so how do I find the angle?

Answer 15

from there, you can evaluate x

Answer 16

.414

Answer 17

you use inverse sin

Answer 18

I am so confused

Answer 19

don't hurry! take a deep breath :P