Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
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Chapter 7 - Applications of Trigonometric Functions - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 578: 17

Answer

$A \approx39.6^\circ$ $B \approx18.6^\circ$ $C\approx 121.8^\circ$

Work Step by Step

1. Use the Law of Cosines, $A=cos^{-1}(\frac{(1/2)^2+(4/3)^2-(1)^2}{2(1/2)(4/3)})\approx39.6^\circ$ 2. Use the Law of Cosines, $B=cos^{-1}(\frac{(1)^2+(4/3)^2-(1/2)^2}{2(1)(4/3)})\approx18.6^\circ$ 3. Find the third angle $C\approx180-39.6-18.6=121.8^\circ$
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