In △XYZ, ∠X = 33°, ∠Y = 57°, side YZ = 6. Side XY = _______. (Rounded to the nearest tenth.)
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
We are given two angles (, ) and one side () in . The goal is to find side . The Law of Sines will be used to establish a relationship between the known and unknown elements of the triangle.
Key Concept Explanation
The Law of Sines states that in any triangle (similarly for ), . That is, the ratio of the length of a side to the sine of its opposite angle is the same for all three sides of the triangle.
Step - by - Step Solution
1. First, find . Since the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is , .
2. Then, apply the Law of Sines. Let ,
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