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Dec14-09, 07:14 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
In Triangle ABC, tan A=3/4, tan B=1, and a=10. Find what b equals.
2. Relevant equations
You can use sina/A=sinb/B
3. The attempt at a solution
This problem is really easy using inv tangent functions and what not, but my teacher said we should be able to get it without a calculator.
Doing it with a calculator b will turn out to be 11.8. But if anyone is able to provide a detailed way to get the problem without using a calculator, that would be great.
Thanks
In Triangle ABC, tan A=3/4, tan B=1, and a=10. Find what b equals.
2. Relevant equations
You can use sina/A=sinb/B
3. The attempt at a solution
This problem is really easy using inv tangent functions and what not, but my teacher said we should be able to get it without a calculator.
Doing it with a calculator b will turn out to be 11.8. But if anyone is able to provide a detailed way to get the problem without using a calculator, that would be great.
Thanks