SOLUTION: Given I have a right triangle and side a=3.4cm and angle B=51 degrees, find side b.

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Question 683196: Given I have a right triangle and side a=3.4cm and angle B=51 degrees, find side b.
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since angle B is not 90, side b must be one of the legs of the triangle. But side a could be either the other leg or the hypotenuse. So this problem will have two solutions:
  • If side a is the hypotenuse then use the equation:
    sin%2851%29+=+b%2F3.4
  • If side a is the other leg then use the equation:
    tan%2851%29+=+b%2F3.4