Stuck on AP Physics. Need Help with Sines or Cosines

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The discussion centers on a user seeking assistance with the law of sines and the law of cosines in the context of AP Physics. The user expresses uncertainty about these mathematical concepts, which are essential for solving problems involving triangles. Another participant suggests posting the specific problem for better assistance, but the original poster later indicates they found help elsewhere.

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I am doing a sort of independent study of AP physics and I ran across a question that I am pretty sure requires either the law of sines or the law of cosines but I can't remember them, can anyone help me out?
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HT
 
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maybe you could post the problem?...by any chance?...so maybe we could help you?...just maybe?
 
never mind I got them somewhere else
 

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