value: 2\nsolve for x. round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.\n24°\nx\n14\na. 5.69\nb. 12.79\nc…

value: 2\nsolve for x. round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.\n24°\nx\n14\na. 5.69\nb. 12.79\nc. 6.23\nd. 34.42

value: 2\nsolve for x. round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.\n24°\nx\n14\na. 5.69\nb. 12.79\nc. 6.23\nd. 34.42

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Use sine function

In a right - triangle, $\sin\theta=\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}$. Here, $\theta = 24^{\circ}$, the hypotenuse is 14 and the opposite side to the angle is $x$. So, $\sin(24^{\circ})=\frac{x}{14}$.

Step2: Solve for $x$

Multiply both sides of the equation $\sin(24^{\circ})=\frac{x}{14}$ by 14. We get $x = 14\times\sin(24^{\circ})$. Since $\sin(24^{\circ})\approx0.4067$, then $x=14\times0.4067 = 5.6938\approx5.69$.

Answer:

A. 5.69