SOLUTION: In a right triangle, angle A measures 20°. The side opposite angle A is 10 centimeters long. Approximately how long is the hypotenuse of the triangle?

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Question 873734: In a right triangle, angle A measures 20°. The side opposite angle A is 10 centimeters long. Approximately how long is the hypotenuse of the triangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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opp/hyp = sin(20°)
10cm/sin(20°) = hyp