SOLUTION: The area of triangle PQR is 24. If p = 6, and q = 8, find the possible measures of angle R.

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Question 193110: The area of triangle PQR is 24. If p = 6, and q = 8, find the possible measures of angle R.
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area Formula:

Area = bc*sin(A)


24=6*8*sin(A)

24=48sin(A)

sin(A)=1/2

A=30 or A=150

Ans: possible measures of angle R are 30 or 150 degrees