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TheronSimon
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Homework Statement
Use the Sin Law to find angle C
sinC/45 = sin135/92.5
C = 20.1°
How to get from equation to answer
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The problem involves using the Law of Sines to determine angle C in a triangle, given the relationship between the sides and angles.
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- Participants discuss isolating sin(C) and using arcsin to find angle C. There is mention of performing algebraic manipulations and arithmetic calculations to arrive at the solution.
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Some participants have provided guidance on the algebraic steps needed to isolate sin(C) and calculate angle C. There is acknowledgment of the context relating to a physics question, indicating a connection to broader concepts.
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One participant notes that the problem is part of a physics question involving acceleration and change in direction, which may influence the interpretation of the triangle's application.
Use the Sin Law to find angle C
sinC/45 = sin135/92.5
C = 20.1°
How to get from equation to answer
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tal444
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First of all, this should probably be posted in the Math forum. As for how to get the answer, you simply isolate sinC and then use arcsin.
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HallsofIvy
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Well, my guess would be to do the algebra indicated, then do the arithmetic!
Since you want to find C, you need to isolate sin(C) by multiplying both sides by 45:
[tex]sin(C)= \frac{45}{92.5}\left(sin(135)\right)[/tex]
Can you do that calculation to find sin(C) and then find C?
Since you want to find C, you need to isolate sin(C) by multiplying both sides by 45:
[tex]sin(C)= \frac{45}{92.5}\left(sin(135)\right)[/tex]
Can you do that calculation to find sin(C) and then find C?
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TheronSimon
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alright i got it :) thanks guys, and tal444 its part of a physics question regarding acceleration and change in direction
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tal444
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0.o i see.
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