Hi guys; I have this question that doesn't seem hard at all to solve, but it's multiple choice and I had no idea what to do..:
The picture shows a triangular island:

Which expression shows the value of z?
(I'll post choices)

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Hi guys; I have this question that doesn't seem hard at all to solve, but it's multiple choice and I had no idea what to do..:
The picture shows a triangular island:

Which expression shows the value of z?
(I'll post choices)

alexatiger · Answer

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alexatiger · Answer

A: x sin 50°
B: y/ Cos 50 degrees
C: x cos 50°
D: y/ sin 50 degrees

welshfella · Answer

z is the length of the side opposite angle Z.

( x is opposite <X and y is opposite <Y)

welshfella · Answer

Hint: sine = opposite side /hypotenuse

welshfella · Answer

so what is sin 50  in terms of  x and z?

welshfella · Answer

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