Question

Determine the measure of the angle theta to the nearest degree

Answer 1

Answer: B. θ = 36°

Step-by-step explanation:

Concept:

Here, we need to know the idea of the Law of sines.

In trigonometry, the law of sines, sine law, sine formula, or sine rule is an equation relating the lengths of the sides of a triangle (any shape) to the sines of its angles.

The Law of sines: a / sinA = b / sinB = c / sinC

If you are still confused, please refer to the attachment below for a graphical explanation.

Solve:

a = 10 m

c = 11.2 m

C = 41°

Given formula

a / sinA = c / sinC

Substitute the value into the formula

10 / sinA = 11.1 / sin (41)

Cross-multiply to simplify the equation

sinA × 11.1 = 10 · sin (41)

Divide 11.1 on both sides

sinA × 11.1 / 11.1 = 10 · sin (41) / 11.1

sinA = 10 · sin (41) / 11.1

Apply arcsine or the inverse of sine (basically representing the division of sine)

A = sin⁻¹ (10 · sin (41) / 11.1)

A = 36°

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