Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Right-angled triangles

Right-angled triangles — practice question

The diagram illustrates a right-angled triangle. One side measures $4\text{ cm}$, the hypotenuse measures $7\text{ cm}$, and the angle at the base is labelled $x^\circ$. The diagram is marked NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate $x$.

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