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Trigonometry - finding a side (2)

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Use the diagram to answer the questions below. Include units in your answers and keep at least 3 significant figures.


1. Find the value of x in triangle ABC.
2. Find the value of y in triangle XYZ.
3. Find the value of z in triangle PQR.

A ladder leaning against a wall. The foot of the ladder makes an angle of 82º with the floor and is 0.8m from the wall

4. How long is the ladder?

The base of an isosceles triangle is 14cm long and its equal angles are 63º each.

5. How long are the equal sides in this isosceles triangle?