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: 28

Answer

$C\approx25.7^\circ$, one triangle. $B\approx34.3^\circ$ $b\approx1.30$

Work Step by Step

1. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{1}{sinC}=\frac{2}{sin120^\circ}=\frac{b}{sinB}$ 2. $C=sin^{-1}(\frac{sin120^\circ}{2})\approx25.7^\circ$ only one triangle. 3. Find the third angle $B\approx180-120-25.7=34.3^\circ$ 4. $b=\frac{2sin34.3^\circ}{sin120^\circ}\approx1.30$
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