SOLUTION: the measures of two of the angles of a triangle are 50 degrees and 55 degrees. If its longest side measures 17 cm, find the perimeter of the triangle

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Question 824361: the measures of two of the angles of a triangle are 50 degrees and 55 degrees. If its longest side measures 17 cm, find the perimeter of the triangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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The longest side, 17 cm, will be opposite of the 180-50-55=75 degree angle. Enough here to use Law Of Sines to find the other two sides. If you are comfortable with and can understand that, then you can continue this; otherwise, just ask for further help and I will give it.