Question

In △JKL, solve for x.

66.73
74.89
15.44
38.16

Answer 1

which trig function will you use here?

Answer 2

i have zero clue what to do here

Answer 3

is the side labeled "34" adjacent to the angle 27 degrees? or is it opposite the angle 27 degrees?"

Answer 4

opposite

Answer 5

yes, how about the x?

Answer 6

adjacent

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

the adjacent side is side KJ

Answer 9

so its opposite??

Answer 10

x is the hypotenuse

Answer 11

which trig function involves both the opposite side and hypotenuse?

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Answer 12

soh

Answer 13

soh ---> sine = opposite/hypotenuse
s = sine
o = opposite
h = hypotenuse

Answer 14

correct

Answer 15

so
sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse
sin(27) = 34/x
solve for x