How to find the missing parts of a triangle using law of sines

How to find the missing parts of a triangle using law of sines

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial begins with a personal anecdote about stolen calculators, leading into a lesson on the Law of Sines. The teacher explains how to apply the Law of Sines to solve for unknown sides and angles in a triangle. The process involves calculating side C, finding angle B using the angle sum property, and then solving for side B. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the problem-solving steps.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced by the teacher after sharing a personal story?

The use of angles in geometry

The history of triangles

The Law of Sines

The importance of calculators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula is used to relate the sides and angles of a triangle?

Area of a Triangle

Law of Sines

Law of Cosines

Pythagorean Theorem

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving for side length C using the Law of Sines?

Add all angles of the triangle

Use cross multiplication

Find the sine of angle B

Calculate the area of the triangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated value of side length C in the problem?

16.7

21.6

6.36

19.32

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is angle B determined in a triangle when two angles are known?

By measuring with a protractor

By using the Law of Cosines

By subtracting the known angles from 180 degrees

By using the Law of Sines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which angle is calculated using the sum of angles in a triangle?

Angle A

All angles

Angle B

Angle C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final calculated value of side length B?

19.32

21.6

16.7

60.9