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 552: 25

Answer

$B \approx30.7^\circ$, one triangle. $C\approx99.3^\circ$ $c\approx3.86$

Work Step by Step

1. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{2}{sinB}=\frac{3}{sin50^\circ}=\frac{c}{sinC}$ 2. $B=sin^{-1}(\frac{2sin50^\circ}{3})\approx30.7^\circ$ only one triangle. 3. Find the third angle $C=180-50-30.7=99.3^\circ$ 4. $c=\frac{3sin99.3^\circ}{sin50^\circ}\approx3.86$
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