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: 40

Answer

$C =43^\circ$ $a \approx6.67$, $c \approx5.02$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the third angle $C=(180-65-72)=43^\circ$ 2. Use the Law of Sines, we have $\frac{a}{sin65^\circ}=\frac{7}{sin72^\circ}=\frac{c}{sin43^\circ}$, 3. thus $a=\frac{7sin65^\circ}{sin72^\circ}\approx6.67$, $c=\frac{7sin43^\circ}{sin72^\circ}\approx5.02$
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