Which measurement is closest to the value of x? Please explain. A.0.11 foot B.0.14foot C.3.6 feet D. 4.6 feet

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anonymous · Answer

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welshfella · Answer

sin 52 = x / 5.8

can you find the values of x from this?

anonymous · Answer

Well I was getting confused thinking x was a angle thinking I would use sin^1

welshfella · Answer

No i think x is the length of the bottom line segment
It is confusing - the wai ts written .

welshfella · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

yes so I would you Soh= opposte over hyp which is what you said x/5.8 but wouldn't that just give me x5.8 again?

welshfella · Answer

that is what i've assumed

anonymous · Answer

well it must be feet so that helps get rid of some of the answers and it can't be greater than 5.8

welshfella · Answer

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