SOLUTION: An obtuse triangle has angle measurements of 100�, 60�, and 20�. If the longest side of this triangle is 20 feet, what is the length of its shortest side, s?

SOLUTION: An obtuse triangle has angle measurements of 100�, 60�, and 20�. If the longest side of this triangle is 20 feet, what is the length of its shortest side, s?

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Question 1101472: An obtuse triangle has angle measurements of 100�, 60�, and 20�. If the longest side of this triangle is 20 feet, what is the length of its shortest side, s?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The longest side is opposite the largest angle.
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Use the Law of Sines.

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