6.1 Law of Sines a b c sinA sinB sinC

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6.1 ­ Law of Sines
a
a b c
= = sinA sinB sinC
b
A
c
B
Ex. 1: Given 2 angles and 1 side ­ AAS
C = 102.3, B = 28.7, b = 27.4 ft
Solve the triangle.
Ex. 2: Given 2 angles and 1 side ­ ASA
A pole is tilted toward the sun 8 from vertical and it casts a 22 ft shadow. The angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the top of the pole is 43. How long is the pole?
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