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Can a right triangle be solved if we are given measures of its two acute angles and no side lengths? Why or why not?

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Trigonometry

Section1.8: Applications And Models

Problem 1ECP: Solve the right triangle shown at the right for all unknown sides and angles.

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Can a right triangle be solved if we are given measures of its two acute angles and
no side lengths? Why or why not?

Figure in plane geometry formed by two rays or lines that share a common endpoint, called the vertex. The angle is measured in degrees using a protractor. The different types of angles are acute, obtuse, right, straight, and reflex.

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