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  1. September 24th 2010, 07:41 PM #1
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    Finding the angle x

    Hello everyone! I have a problem here:

    Finding the angle x-picture1.jpg


    The question is simple-I have to find the value of x.

    So here are my workings:
    Finding the angle x-workings.jpg


    If you noticed any mistakes, then please inform me. Help is greatly appreciated.
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  2. September 24th 2010, 07:58 PM #2
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    It's fine
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  3. September 24th 2010, 11:38 PM #3
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    The answer as stated in the book is 141°. Do you think that it's wrong?
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  4. September 25th 2010, 01:17 AM #4
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    To me yes, it seems like the book is wrong. x should be 147^{\circ}
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