Question

Basic Trig Help Please, Seeking step by step advice

Answer 1

Look at the figure...

Answer 2

if tan= 11/r and cos = r/s what is the value of sin x

Answer 3

@LegendarySadist

Answer 4

we are trying to find the value of sin x

Answer 5

Well based on the sine and tan values, can you label the sides of the triangle?

Answer 6

Thats whats confusing me, im at a complete loss on this

Answer 7

If tan is opp/adj and we have tan = 11/r, what are 11 and r?

Answer 8

ahh

Answer 9

so oppisite is 11 and adjacent is r

Answer 10

Yeah, and then just do the same thing with the cos values they gave you and you should be able to label all of the sides of the triangle.

Answer 11

okay, all three sides labled. and one quick question, this is free help right?

Answer 12

? What do you mean?

Answer 13

I'm not charging you, if that's what you're asking. No one on openstudy will

Answer 14

ahh, like that is not pay for help, its all free

Answer 15

unless you hit that "get an expert explanation. ask a qualified helper." button

Answer 16

ohhhh, i see, thanks freckles

Answer 17

okay, anywat, i solve for sin x now right?

Answer 18

Right, just use the old opp/hyp to get it

Answer 19

so would it be sin 11r

Answer 20

Well what are the opposite and hypotenuse values for the triangle?

Answer 21

because the other three answers apear to be cos based

Answer 22

oppisite is 11 and hypoteneuse is r

Answer 23

The opposite value is correct, but the hypotenuse is s, not r.

Answer 24

ahhh so 11/s

Answer 25

Yes, that would be it. sin = 11/s

Answer 26

awesome thanks for the help @LegendarySadist

Answer 27

ye no problem (:

Answer 28

hi @zepdrix how are you today?

Answer 29

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