In triangle ABC, a=12.2, b=14.0, A=43°, how do you find B?

1 Answer
May 19, 2018

B = arcsin(14.0/12.2 sin 43^circ)

B approx 51.5^circ or B approx 128.5^circ

Explanation:

That's the Law of Sines

a/sin A = b/sin B

sin B = b/a sin A

sin B = 14.0/12.2 sin 43^circ

B = arcsin(14.0/12.2 sin 43^circ)

B approx 51.5^circ or B approx 180^circ - 51.5^circ = 128.5^circ