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For triangle HJK, j = 31, m∠H = 132 degrees, m∠J = 21 degrees, and m∠K = 27 degrees. Find h to the nearest whole number.

 Feb 2, 2015

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For triangle HJK, j = 31, m∠H = 132 degrees, m∠J = 21 degrees, and m∠K = 27 degrees. Find h to the nearest whole number.

 tan(132)=hptan(27)=hqp+q=31 m  p=htan(132)q=htan(27)htan(132)+htan(27)=31 m  h(1tan(132)+1tan(27))=31 m  h(0.90040404430+1.96261050551)=31 m  h1.06220646121=31 m  h=311.06220646121 m=29.1845334520 m  h to the nearest whole number: h=29 m 

 Feb 3, 2015
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For triangle HJK, j = 31, m∠H = 132 degrees, m∠J = 21 degrees, and m∠K = 27 degrees. Find h to the nearest whole number.

 tan(132)=hptan(27)=hqp+q=31 m  p=htan(132)q=htan(27)htan(132)+htan(27)=31 m  h(1tan(132)+1tan(27))=31 m  h(0.90040404430+1.96261050551)=31 m  h1.06220646121=31 m  h=311.06220646121 m=29.1845334520 m  h to the nearest whole number: h=29 m 

heureka Feb 3, 2015
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I think the sine rule might be the simplest approach here:

h/sin(H) = j/sin(J)

 

h=sin360(132)×31sin360(21)h=64.2844585265965571

 

or h = 64 to the nearest whole number

 

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I've assumed h is opposite angle H, j is opposite angle J etc.

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 Feb 3, 2015

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