Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - The Law of Sines - 6.5 Exercises - Page 513: 5

Answer

$$x \approx 24.8$$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the last angle. $$52 ^{o} + 70^o + c = 180^o$$ $$c = 180^o - 70^o - 52^o = 58^o$$ 2. Use the law of sines to calculate $x$: $$\frac{sin \space 52^o}{x} = \frac{sin \space 58^o}{26.7}$$ $$x = \frac{sin \space 52 ^o}{sin \space 58^o} \times 26.7$$ $$x \approx 24.8 \space (Calculator)$$
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