Question #5ddac

2 Answers
Nov 28, 2017

Side a is:

#a = (1650" mm")sin(34^@)#

#a ~~ 922" mm"#

Side b is:

#b = (1650" mm")cos(34^@)#

#b ~~ 1168" mm"#

Nov 28, 2017

SOH CAH TOA

Explanation:

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That's based on the information given on the question, now, based on the SOH CAH TOA rules, we can solve for the unknown lengths!

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After solving(assuming you're using degree mode, which is crucial), your side lengths should be approximately #"922.7 mm"# and #"1367.9 mm"#.

Also, as a side note, use Pythagorean's Theorem to confirm your side lengths. #(a^2+b^2=c^2)#