In triangle ABC, if angle A = 45 degrees and side a = 10 cm, what is the length

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In triangle ABC, if angle A = 45 degrees and side a = 10 cm, what is the length of side b if angle B = 60 degrees?
  1. 8.66 cm
  2. 10 cm
  3. 12.25 cm
  4. 15 cm

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In triangle ABC, if angle A = 45 degrees and side a = 10 cm, what is the length of side b if angle B = 60 degrees?
  • Step 1: Identify the given values in triangle ABC. We have angle A = 45 degrees, side a = 10 cm, and angle B = 60 degrees.
  • Step 2: Use the Law of Sines formula, which states that a/sin(A) = b/sin(B).
  • Step 3: Rearrange the formula to find side b: b = a * (sin(B) / sin(A)).
  • Step 4: Substitute the known values into the formula: b = 10 * (sin(60) / sin(45)).
  • Step 5: Calculate sin(60) and sin(45). We know that sin(60) = √3/2 and sin(45) = √2/2.
  • Step 6: Substitute these values into the equation: b = 10 * ((√3/2) / (√2/2)).
  • Step 7: Simplify the fraction: (√3/2) / (√2/2) = (√3 / √2).
  • Step 8: Now, substitute back into the equation: b = 10 * (√3 / √2).
  • Step 9: Simplify further: b = 10 * √(3/2).
  • Step 10: Calculate the final value: b ≈ 8.66 cm.
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