Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Right-angled triangles

Right-angled triangles — practice question

The diagram depicts a right-angled triangle. Its hypotenuse is 12 cm, one angle measures $35^\circ$, and the vertical side has been labelled $x$ cm. NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate the value of $x$ from the triangle.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Using the triangle, $\sin 35 = \frac{x}{12}$.” …

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