SOLUTION: What is the value of x? x is the ''opposite side'', triangle is right angled. 59 degrees of hypotenuse and 10cm width of triangle. Thankyou!

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Question 480832: What is the value of x?
x is the ''opposite side'', triangle is right angled. 59 degrees of hypotenuse and 10cm width of triangle.
Thankyou!

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
If I am understanding your question properly
tan 59 = x/10cm, x = 10cm*tan 59 = 16.6428cm