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: 17

Answer

$C=120^\circ$ $b\approx1.06$ $c\approx2.69$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the third angle $C=180-40-20=120^\circ$ 2. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{b}{sin20^\circ}=\frac{c}{sin120^\circ}=\frac{2}{sin40^\circ}$ 3. $b=\frac{2sin20^\circ}{sin40^\circ}\approx1.06$ 4. $c=\frac{2sin120^\circ}{sin40^\circ}\approx2.69$
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