SOLUTION: In the figure, ∠A is a right angle, AB is 3 units, and BC is 5 units. If the measure of ∠C is Ø, what is the value of sin Ø?
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From the drawing, we see that AB is opposite angle C. So AB is the opposite side (with respect to angle C). Side BC is the hypotenuse since it's opposite the largest angle A (largest side is opposite largest angle).