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Finding the Hypotenuse in a Right Triangle with a 30° Angle

Easy Additional Math Topics Trigonometry

In a right triangle, one of the angles measures $30^{ ext{°}}$. The side opposite this angle is $5$ units long. What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle?

Use the sine function defined as $$ ext{sine}( heta) = \f\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}$$ where $\theta$ is the angle of interest.

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