Inclined plane w/ friction problem

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Homework Statement


A 5-kg block is sliding down an inclined plane. The angle between the incline and the horizontal is 23 degrees. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.20. What is the acceleration of the block, in m/s2?


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The Attempt at a Solution


Here's the answer that I got, but I'm not sure if it's correct:

ma = mgsin23 - 0.20mgcos23
a= gsin23 - .20gcos23 = 2.02 m/s2