SOLUTION: In triangle RST the measure of angle S is 142°. The length of line RS is 10 Find the length of the altitude from vertex R.

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Question 1027750: In triangle RST the measure of angle S is 142°. The length of line RS is 10
Find the length of the altitude from vertex R.
Answer by samarimamzaidi(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint
RST=142
Extend ST backward
RO is altitude
Sin RSO=RO/RS
Sin(180-142)=RO/10
RO=10*Sin38