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The triangle in the image forms an isosceles triangle, with two sides being equal and the base angles also equal. However, the image shows one of the base angles as \(38^\circ\) and the apex angle as \(100^\circ\). 

We can determine the other base angle first:
\[ \text{Sum of angles in a triangle} = 180^\circ \]
\[ 38^\circ + 100^\circ + \theta = 180^\circ \]
\[ \theta = 180^\circ - 138^\circ = 42^\circ \]

So, the other base angle is \(42^\circ\). Now, the problem is, we don't have an isosceles triangle. We actually have a scalene triangle since the angles \(38^\circ\) and \(42^\circ\) are not equal.

Using the Law of Sines:
\[ \frac{x}{\sin(38^\circ)} = \frac{13}{\sin(42^\circ)} \]

Solving for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{13 \cdot \sin(38^\circ)}{\sin(42^\circ)} \]

Let's calculate the value of \(x\) to one decimal place.The length of side \(x\) is approximately \(12.0\) cm when rounded to one decimal place.

Would you like more details on any part of this calculation or have any other questions? Here are a few related topics you might find interesting:

1. How would the calculation change if the triangle were isosceles?
2. What is the Law of Sines and how is it applied in different scenarios?
3. How to calculate the area of this triangle?
4. What other properties can we determine about this triangle based on its angles and side lengths?
5. How does the triangle's angle sum property assist in solving various geometric problems?

**Tip:** When checking if a triangle is isosceles, always verify that the base angles are equal. If not, as in this case, consider alternative properties or laws to solve the problem.

Work out the value of x in the triangle, given that one angle is 38°, another angle is 100°, and the side between these two angles is 13 cm.

Learn how to calculate the length of an unknown side in a triangle using the Law of Sines. The triangle has angles 38° and 100°, and the side between these angles is 13 cm. This solution is suitable for students in Grades 9-12, covering key concepts in trigonometry.

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