Answer:
y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the sine ratio and the exact value
sin45° = [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] , then
sin45° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{\sqrt{2} }{y}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
y = ([tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] )² = 2
