SOLUTION: In triangle DCE, DC = CE = 6, measure of angle E = 53º. Find DE.

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Question 1098455: In triangle DCE, DC = CE = 6, measure of angle E = 53º. Find DE.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Isosceles triangle where D and E are both 53 degrees.
C is 74 degrees.
Law of sines
6/sin 53=x/sin74
x=6*sin 74/sin 53=7.22