How do you solve a triangle given angle A = 58.3°, angle B = 31.37°, side C = 9?

1 Answer
May 24, 2018

color(maroon)(a = 7.66, b = 4.69

Explanation:

hat A = 58.3^@, hat B = 31.37^@, c = 9

To find hat C, a, b

hat C = 180 - 58.3 - 31.37 = 90.33^@

As per the Law of Sines,

a / sin A = b / sin B = c / sin C

b = (9 * sin 31.37)/sin 90.33 = 4.69

a = (9 * sin 58.3)/sin 90.33 = 7.66