Answer:
h ≈ 7.9 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the sine ratio in the right triangle
sin26° = =
( multiply both sides by 18 )
18 × sin26° = h , then
h ≈ 7.9 cm ( to 1 dec. place )
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