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A right triangle has a 40 degree angle. The hypotenuse is 10cm long. What is the length of the side opposite the 40 degree angle?

I got 6.4cm but not sure of how I got it.
10 years ago

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Steve
how can you possibly not be sure?
Look at your calculation!

If the side you want is x, then

x/10 = sin 40°
10 years ago

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