#solve for x

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clear ore
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glossy gorge
lunar coyote
# clear ore show steps

let the triangle be ABC
where AB = 12 units
BC = x units
draw a line from point B such that it makes a right angle with side AC at point D
now u get 2 triangles
ADB and BDC
in triangle ADC
use cos 60° to find length of BD
then in triangle BDC
use cos 45° to find length of x

glossy gorge
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Wait, why do all that?

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Just sine theorem is enough.

lunar coyote
clear ore
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okay, thank you both!!!!