Question

express sin w as a fraction in simplest terms.
answer
sin w -

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of sine in a right - triangle

In a right - triangle, \(\sin\theta=\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}\). For angle \(W\), the side opposite to angle \(W\) is \(XY = 7\), and the hypotenuse is \(WY=17\).

Answer:

\(\frac{7}{17}\)