what is angle x when hypotenuse is 15cm, and opposite is 4cm

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Guest Jun 5, 2014

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The trig function that relates the opposite and the hypoteneuse is the sine...thus.....

sin(x) = opp/hyp = 4/15

To find this angle, use the arcsin function

arcsin(4/15) = x ≈ 15.47°

CPhill Jun 5, 2014

CPhill · Answer 1 · 2014-06-05T05:36:47

The trig function that relates the opposite and the hypoteneuse is the sine...thus.....

sin(x) = opp/hyp = 4/15

To find this angle, use the arcsin function

arcsin(4/15) = x ≈ 15.47°