<PRE><B>Question 1064439</B>
since we have a right triangle, we know
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sin(A) = BC / AC
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we know sin(A) = (1/2) and BC = 8 inches, therefore
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(1 / 2) = (8 / AC)
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cross multiply the two fractions since they are equal
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AC = 16 inches
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