document.write( "Question 967826: The side opposite a 50 degree corner of a triangular plot of land is 300 feet long. What is the angle measure of another corner if its opposite side is 250 feet long? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #591621 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The side opposite a 50 degree corner of a triangular plot of land is 300 feet long. \n" ); document.write( " What is the angle measure of another corner if its opposite side is 250 feet long? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "we can use the law of sines here, where A = the other angle, opposite 250 ft \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Cross multiply \n" ); document.write( "300*sin(A) = 250 * sin(50) \n" ); document.write( "300*sin(A) = 191.5 \n" ); document.write( "sin(A) = \n" ); document.write( "sin(A) = .6383 \n" ); document.write( "use your calc; find sin^-1 \n" ); document.write( "A = 39.67 degrees \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |