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In ΔABC, if AC= 12, BC = 11 and m<A= 30, angle C could be...

 Sep 1, 2014

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I have been asked to finish this one - I am your humble servant (only this time lol) so I shall be pleased to do so.   

 

12sinB=11sin30sinB12=sin3011SinB=12sin3011B=asin(12sin3011)B=33.0560First quadrant solution correct to 3 dec placesB=18033.056=146.944Second quadrant solution correct to 3 dec places

 

$$If B is $33^0$ then \\
$C=180-30-33=117^0$\\\\
If B is $147^0$ then \\
$C=180-30-147=3^0$\\\\
So the 2 possible solutions are $

 Sep 1, 2014
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I've have constructed the triangle to show you that there are exactly 2 solutions solutions.

This triangle is drawn to scale.

We need to find angle B first.

You can do this using the sine rule but remember, since sin is positive in the first and second quadrant there will be an accute angle B and an obtuse angle B - Two possible solutions for B

Once you have angle B you can find Angle C by using angle sum of a triangle.  Once agian there will be 2 solutions.

You try finding this these angles.

If you get stuck again put another post after this one to ask for more help.    

 Sep 1, 2014
 #2
avatar+118703 
+5
Best Answer

I have been asked to finish this one - I am your humble servant (only this time lol) so I shall be pleased to do so.   

 

12sinB=11sin30sinB12=sin3011SinB=12sin3011B=asin(12sin3011)B=33.0560First quadrant solution correct to 3 dec placesB=18033.056=146.944Second quadrant solution correct to 3 dec places

 

$$If B is $33^0$ then \\
$C=180-30-33=117^0$\\\\
If B is $147^0$ then \\
$C=180-30-147=3^0$\\\\
So the 2 possible solutions are $

Melody Sep 1, 2014
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Thanks, Melody, for that one !!!

 

 

 Sep 1, 2014

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