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: 26

Answer

$C \approx28.8^\circ$, one triangle. $A\approx 111.2^\circ$ $a \approx5.80$

Work Step by Step

1. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{3}{sinC}=\frac{4}{sin40^\circ}=\frac{a}{sinA}$ 2. $C=sin^{-1}(\frac{3sin40^\circ}{4})\approx28.8^\circ$ only one triangle. 3. Find the third angle $A\approx180-40-28.8=111.2^\circ$ 4. $a=\frac{4sin111.2^\circ}{sin40^\circ}\approx5.80$
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