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What is the approximate value of x? Round to the nearest tenth.

A right triangle is shown. Side x is opposite to angle 50 degrees. The hypotenuse has a length of 6 centimeters. Side y is opposite to angle 40 degrees.

3.1 cm
3.9 cm
4.6 cm
5.4 cm

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Use sine: sin(50°) = opposite/hypotenuse = x/6, so x = 6·sin(50°).
sin(50°) ≈ 0.7660, so x ≈ 6·0.7660 = 4.596 ≈ 4.6 cm.