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

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Chapter 7 - Applications of Trigonometric Functions - Section 7.3 The Law of Cosines - 7.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 559: 33

Answer

$A =85^\circ$ $a \approx14.56$, $c \approx14.12$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the third angle $A=(180-20-75)=85^\circ$ 2. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{a}{sin85^\circ}=\frac{c}{sin75^\circ}=\frac{5}{sin20^\circ}$ 3. thus $a=\frac{5sin85^\circ}{sin20^\circ}\approx14.56$, $c=\frac{5sin75^\circ}{sin20^\circ}\approx14.12$
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