SOLUTION: In a right triangle sinA= 3/5 and C=17. Find a and b. Be sure to draw a right triangle and letter it properly. (I appreciate the help.)

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Question 389695: In a right triangle sinA= 3/5 and C=17. Find a and b.
Be sure to draw a right triangle and letter it properly.
(I appreciate the help.)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,

sinA= 3/5 and C=17
Finding a and b
sinA = opp/hyp = a/c = 3/5 = 3*3.4/5*3.4 = 10.2/17
a = 10.2
Applying Pythagoream Theorem a^2 + b^2 = c^2

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