Find the missing sides of a triangle using the law of sines

Find the missing sides of a triangle using the law of sines

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to use the law of sines to solve for unknown sides and angles in a triangle. It begins with setting up a ratio using known angles and side lengths, then demonstrates solving for side B. The tutorial continues by finding angle A using the sum of angles in a triangle and concludes with solving for side A using the established ratio. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using the correct mode on the calculator and provides step-by-step calculations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mathematical concept used to solve for side lengths in this tutorial?

Trigonometric Identities

Law of Cosines

Law of Sines

Pythagorean Theorem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When setting up the ratio to solve for side B, what should be placed on top?

Side lengths

Angles

Hypotenuse

Opposite side

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate length of side B as calculated in the tutorial?

6.123

7.890

5.081

4.567

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is angle A determined in the triangle?

By using the Law of Cosines

By subtracting the known angles from 180 degrees

By measuring directly

By using the Pythagorean Theorem

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate length of side A as calculated in the tutorial?

15.678

14.567

13.880

12.345