Right Spherical TriangleExample:Solve the spherical triangle ABC right angled at C, givenA = 56° 30'B = 62° 15'Find b

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Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

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Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

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Chapter5: Trigonometric Functions: Right Triangle Approach

Section5.CR: Chapter Review

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Right Spherical Triangle Example: Solve the spherical triangle ABC right angled at C, given A = 56° 30' B = 62° 15' Find b