Problema Solution
In ∆ABC, BC = 4 centimeters, m B = m C, and m A = 20°. What is AC to two decimal places?
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BC = 4 centimeters,
m A = 20°
AC = ?
since
m A + m B + m C = 180
and also
m B = m C
we have
m A + m B + m B = 180
2 m B = 180 - m A
m B = (1/2)(180 - m A)
m B = (1/2)(180 - 20)
m B = 80°
using the The Law of Sines we have
BC/sin m A = AC/sin m B
AC = BC sin m B / sin m A
AC = 4 * sin(60)/sin(20)
AC = 10.13 cm rounded to two decimal places
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