The learner will solve for side and angles in oblique triangles using the law of sines and the law of cosines.

Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

If angle A is 25°, side a is 50 inches, and side b is 100 inches, what is the measure of angle B? Round to the nearest whole number.

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If angle A is 25°, side a is 50 inches, and side b is 100 inches, what is the measure of angle B? Round to the nearest whole number.

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58°

Explanation:

Application of the law of sines

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If angle A is 25°, side a is 50 inches, and side b is 100 inches, what is the measure of angle B? Round to the nearest whole number.

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58°

Explanation:

Application of the law of sines

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

If angle B is 60° and angle A is 25°, find the measure of angle C.

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If angle B is 60° and angle A is 25°, find the measure of angle C.

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95°

Explanation:
Property of a triangle
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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If angle B is 60° and angle A is 25°, find the measure of angle C.

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95°

Explanation:
Property of a triangle
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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

If angle C is 30°, side c is 30 centimeters, and angle B is 120°, find side a. Round to the nearest tenth.

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If angle C is 30°, side c is 30 centimeters, and angle B is 120°, find side a. Round to the nearest tenth.

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30 cm

Explanation:

Triangle property and law of sines

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If angle C is 30°, side c is 30 centimeters, and angle B is 120°, find side a. Round to the nearest tenth.

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30 cm

Explanation:

Triangle property and law of sines

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

If side a is 20 feet, side b is 60 feet, and side c is 50 feet, find angle B. What formula would you use?

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If side a is 20 feet, side b is 60 feet, and side c is 50 feet, find angle B. What formula would you use?

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cos B = a squared + c squared - c squared/2ac

Explanation:

Law of cosines, finding an angle

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If side a is 20 feet, side b is 60 feet, and side c is 50 feet, find angle B. What formula would you use?

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cos B = a squared + c squared - c squared/2ac

Explanation:

Law of cosines, finding an angle

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

If side b is 120 feet, side a is 55 feet, and angle C is 27°, what formula would you use to find side c?

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  • a squared = b squared + c squared - 2bc times cosine A

  • b squared = a squared + c squared - 2ac times cosine B

  • c squared = a squared + b squared - 2ab times cosine C

  • sine A divided by a = sine C divided by c

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If side b is 120 feet, side a is 55 feet, and angle C is 27°, what formula would you use to find side c?

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c squared = a squared + b squared - 2ab times cosine C

Explanation:

Law of cosines, finding a side

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Solving for Sides and Angles in an Oblique Triangle

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If side b is 120 feet, side a is 55 feet, and angle C is 27°, what formula would you use to find side c?

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c squared = a squared + b squared - 2ab times cosine C

Explanation:

Law of cosines, finding a side

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