Neel G P.

asked • 11/29/20

Solve the​ triangle, if possible. Determine the number of possible solutions.

A=82.4° a=11.6 b=9.8


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Brenda D.

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The Law of Sines is used when you have 2 sides and a non-included angle or when you have 2 angles and the non-included side. If you have one opposite angle/side pair measurement. If angle A is opposite side a then a/sinA = b/sinB would apply.
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Sam Z. answered • 11/29/20

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Brenda D.

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I was able to go to the link and I have a question according to the link A= 82.4 degrees, a = 11.6 and b = 9.8. You corrected the measurements why? If 82.4 degrees is the largest angle, shouldn't the side opposite it be the longest side? You have the side opposite the 55.9 degree angle as the longest side. The angles you have listed above 41.7, 55.9 and 82.4 do make 82.4 the largest angle.
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Sam Z.

I did this because when it comes to trigonometry; this is the way to label........ in reference to the formulas................ As for longest and widest; yes your right; meaning that side "c" is the longest. "γ"gamma is the widest............... So: "α"alpha is the shortest; which is opposite of side"a"................ "β" beta " " mid " " " "b".
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