Question 1 of 5
The table shows measurements for a right triangle.
What is the length of the side opposite ?
Explanation
Use the sine ratio for a right triangle: . Since and the hypotenuse is 10,
Because ,
Multiply both sides by 10:
So the correct answer is 5.
Concept summary
In a right triangle, . When the angle and hypotenuse are known, multiply the hypotenuse by the sine of the angle to find the opposite side.