Answer:
x ≈ 14.6
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the sine ratio in the right triangle
sin59° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x}{17}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by 17 )
17 × sin59° = x , then
x ≈ 14.6 ( to 1 dec. place )
