SOLUTION: How do I solve a right triangle with only these as given? A = 26degrees40minutes and c = 12 Please explain the steps if it's alright. Thank you!

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Question 611124: How do I solve a right triangle with only these as given?
A = 26degrees40minutes and c = 12
Please explain the steps if it's alright. Thank you!
Answer by vleith(2825) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
http://www.mathsisfun.com/sine-cosine-tangent.html
you need to use sine and cosine to solve.
You are given an angle and the measure of the hypotenuse.
So find the adjacent side (a) cosine%2826.66%29+=+adjacent%2F12. Which solves as 10.72 for adjacent side
To find the opposite side (b) sine%2826.66%29+=+opposite%2F12. 5.38 for opposite