Example 3

Solve the triangle XYZ if x = 10, y = 12 and Ð X = 51⁰

Solution

The two solutions of triangle XYZ are shown in fig. 36A and 36B

Example 4

Solve triangle ABC, a = 526, c = 421 and ÐA = 130⁰ 50'

Solution

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Index

3. 1 Solving Right Triangles
3. 2 Law of Cosines
3. 3 Law of Sines
3. 4 The Ambiguous Case of Law of Sines
3. 5 Areas of Triangles
Supplementary Problems

Chapter 4