Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In the given case you would use sine
- sin = opposite / hypotenuse
- sin 47 = y/11
- y = 11 sin 47
- y = 8.0 (rounded)
Using cosine or tangent you wouldn't be able to find the value of y as the value of x is unknown
THe first thing we need to do is find the hypotenuse. From the tangent we know that the legs of the right triangle are 3 and 4. So this 2/3 of a special right triangle (3-4-5). Thus the hypotenuse is 5. The sin is defined as

. We know the opposite is 4 and hypotenuse is 5. Thus the sin is