SOLUTION: the longest side of a triangle is measures 267m. If two angles are 37° and 48°, find the shortest side of the triangle

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Question 860839: the longest side of a triangle is measures 267m. If two angles are 37° and 48°, find the shortest side of the triangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The unknown angle measure can be found, 5 degrees and is opposite of the shortest side. The longest side given as 267 m is opposite the largest angle, that of 48 degrees. Use Law of Sines.

Let s = side length of shortest side
s%2F%28sin%285%29%29=267%2F%28sin%2848%29%29