Find the value of y.

Mathematics

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Lerok [7]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

y=4

Step-by-step explanation:

<h3>The triangle is divided further into 2 right triangles. So ignore the left one.</h3><h3>We know the angle of elevation is 30° and the hypotenuse is 8.</h3><h3>Looking at SOH CAH TOA we use the sine ratio in trigonometry because we have to find the side opposite to the angle given and we know the hypotenuse. </h3><h3>It is: sin 30 = y/8</h3><h3>y= 8 sin 30</h3><h3>y=4</h3>

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