How to use the law of sines to find the missing parts of a triangle

How to use the law of sines to find the missing parts of a triangle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to solve a triangle problem using the Law of Sines. It begins by introducing the Law of Sines and its formula. The instructor then demonstrates how to find the length of side B by cross-multiplying and using given angle measures. Next, the video covers calculating angle A using the triangle angle sum property. Finally, the tutorial shows how to find the length of side A and verifies the results to ensure they are reasonable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Law of Sines used for in this problem?

To determine the type of triangle

To solve for unknown angles and sides in a triangle

To find the area of a triangle

To calculate the perimeter of a triangle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is used to solve the proportion for side B?

Graphing

Substitution

Cross multiplication

Elimination

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated length of side B?

10.00

45.00

11.05

36.50

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is angle A determined in the triangle?

By using the Law of Cosines

By subtracting the known angles from 180 degrees

By measuring directly

By using the Pythagorean theorem

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of angle A?

10 degrees

35 degrees

45 degrees

135 degrees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which side length is used as a reference to find side A?

None of the above

Side B

Side C

Side A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final calculated length of side A?

11.05

36.50

45.00

10.00