For a triangle AABC, we have a = 5.7, b = 4.6, and «B = 21°. Find side c for the smaller triangle. Note that there are two triangles satisfying the given conditions, and you need to find the one that has an obtuse angle at A.

For a triangle AABC, we have a = 5.7, b = 4.6, and «B = 21°. Find side c for the smaller triangle. Note that there are two triangles satisfying the given conditions, and you need to find the one that has an obtuse angle at A.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.2: Corresponding Parts Of Congruent Triangles

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