Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Right-angled triangles

Right-angled triangles — practice question

A right-angled triangle is drawn. One side measures 12 cm, the base angle is $35^{\circ}$, and the vertical side is marked $x$ cm. The figure is labelled NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate $x$.

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