In AEFG, the measure of ZG=90°, EG = 11, FE = 61, and GF = 60. What ratio represents the sine of ZF?

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In ΔEFG, the measure of ∠G=90°, EG = 11, FE = 61, and GF = 60. What ratio represents the sine of ∠F?

In triangle EFG, the measure of ∠G is 90°, EG = 11, FE = 61, and GF = 60. What ratio represents the sine of ∠F?

### Explanation:
In this problem, you are given a right triangle, EFG, where:
- ∠G is the right angle, measuring 90°.
- The lengths of the sides are:
  - EG = 11
  - FE = 61
  - GF = 60

To find the sine of ∠F (sin F), you will use the definition of the sine function for a right triangle, which is the ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

### Details:
1. **Opposite Side to ∠F (GF)**: The side opposite to ∠F is GF, which is given as 60.
2. **Hypotenuse (FE)**: The hypotenuse of the triangle is the side opposite the right angle, which is FE, given as 61.

### Sine Calculation:
\[ \sin F = \frac{\text{Opposite Side (GF)}}{\text{Hypotenuse (FE)}} \]

Plugging in the given values:
\[ \sin F = \frac{60}{61} \]

Thus, the ratio that represents the sine of ∠F is \( \frac{60}{61} \).
Transcribed Image Text:In triangle EFG, the measure of ∠G is 90°, EG = 11, FE = 61, and GF = 60. What ratio represents the sine of ∠F? ### Explanation: In this problem, you are given a right triangle, EFG, where: - ∠G is the right angle, measuring 90°. - The lengths of the sides are: - EG = 11 - FE = 61 - GF = 60 To find the sine of ∠F (sin F), you will use the definition of the sine function for a right triangle, which is the ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse. ### Details: 1. **Opposite Side to ∠F (GF)**: The side opposite to ∠F is GF, which is given as 60. 2. **Hypotenuse (FE)**: The hypotenuse of the triangle is the side opposite the right angle, which is FE, given as 61. ### Sine Calculation: \[ \sin F = \frac{\text{Opposite Side (GF)}}{\text{Hypotenuse (FE)}} \] Plugging in the given values: \[ \sin F = \frac{60}{61} \] Thus, the ratio that represents the sine of ∠F is \( \frac{60}{61} \).
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