find hypot ... √(4^2 + 10^2)
sin = oposit / hypot = 10 / √(4^2 + 10^2)
how to evaluate sin(a) when adj =4 and oposit side 10?
2 answers
since adj^2 + opp^2 = hyp^2
and sin = opp/hyp
in this case, sin(a) = 10/√(10^2+4^2) = 10/√116
and sin = opp/hyp
in this case, sin(a) = 10/√(10^2+4^2) = 10/√116