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

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Chapter 7 - Applications of Trigonometric Functions - Section 7.2 The Law of Sines - 7.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 551: 11

Answer

$B =45^\circ$ $a \approx3.25$ $c \approx4.23$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the third angle $B=180-50-85=45^\circ$ 2. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{a}{sin50^\circ}=\frac{c}{sin85^\circ}=\frac{3}{sin45^\circ}$ 3. $a=\frac{3sin50^\circ}{sin45^\circ}\approx3.25$ 4. $c=\frac{3sin85^\circ}{sin45^\circ}\approx4.23$
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