A right-angled triangle XYZ XYZ\,XYZ is shown. The right angle is at vertex YYY. Vertex X X\,X is below YYY, and vertex Z Z\,Z is to the right of YYY. The angle at vertex X X\,X is labeled 28∘28^\circ28∘. The hypotenuse XZ XZ\,XZ is labeled 8.5 cm.
Calculate the length XYXYXY.
Practise AQA GCSE Maths SOHCAHTOA (Trigonometry) with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 43 questions, matched to the AQA GCSE Maths (8300) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.