## Solving a triangle.

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Solve the following right triangle.
b=17.8m and theta = 65 degrees. (Right angle is at bottom left, C is hypotenuse, A is bottom leg, B is left leg, theta is opposite of B).
Solve for a & c

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution
a= 8.3m
c= 42.118m

But wouldn't that make the triangle not work?
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

2. Relevant equations

3. The attempt at a solution
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 Quote by Goopy17 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Solve the following right triangle. b=17.8m and theta = 65 degrees. (Right angle is at bottom left, C is hypotenuse, A is bottom leg, B is left leg, theta is opposite of B). Solve for a & c 2. Relevant equations 3. The attempt at a solution a= 8.3m c= 42.118m But wouldn't that make the triangle not work? 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data 2. Relevant equations 3. The attempt at a solution
Your a value is good. Your C value is wrong???? Calculator error [ie you pushed the wrong buttons or used the wrong functions]
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## Solving a triangle.

 Quote by Goopy17 ion[/b] a= 8.3m c= 42.118m But wouldn't that make the triangle not work?