use the figure to find x

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Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
The given side is opposite the angle, and the unknown is the hypotenuse. The relevant trig relation is ...
Sin = Opposite/Hypotenuse
sin(30°) = (5/2)/x
x = (5/2)/sin(30°) = (5/2)/(1/2) = 5/1
x = 5
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Additional comment
In this 30°-60°-90° "special" right triangle, the long leg is √3 times the short leg, so ...
y = (5/2)√3