Algebra 2
Friday, April 17, 2009
Section 12.5: Solving Right Triangles
Examples: Solve the right triangle ABC.
Round answers to the nearest tenth.
Given:
B
A = 34.6° ; a = 120
a
c
A
b
C
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Algebra 2
Friday, April 17, 2009
Section 12.5: Solving Right Triangles
Examples: Solve the right triangle ABC.
Round angles to the nearest minute.
B
Given: b = 480 ; a = 550
c
A
a
b
C
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Algebra 2
Friday, April 17, 2009
Section 12.5: Solving Right Triangles
Helpful Hints:
➞ Use only information that is given to you
(if possible)
➞ On assignment:
round all answers to the nearest tenth
➞ If original problem gives angles in DMS,
answers must be given in DMS
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Algebra 2
Friday, April 17, 2009
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