Math Problem Statement

A = 51°, a = 8.3, b = 9.3 smaller B-value B1 = 60.77 ° C1 = 68.23 ° c1 = 10.53 larger B-value B2 = 119.23 ° C2 = 9.77 ° c2 = 1.80

Solution

Given the problem setup with angles A=51A = 51^\circ, side a=8.3a = 8.3, side b=9.3b = 9.3, and the results for the two possible triangles, we are dealing with the ambiguous case of the Law of Sines. This occurs when solving triangles with SSA (two sides and a non-included angle), and there can be either one, two, or no possible solutions.

Let's check the results based on your input:

Smaller B1B_1-value:

  • B1=60.77B_1 = 60.77^\circ
  • C1=68.23C_1 = 68.23^\circ
  • c1=10.53c_1 = 10.53

Larger B2B_2-value:

  • B2=119.23B_2 = 119.23^\circ
  • C2=9.77C_2 = 9.77^\circ
  • c2=1.80c_2 = 1.80

The sum of the angles in a triangle must equal 180180^\circ, and we can confirm that both cases satisfy this condition:

  • A+B1+C1=51+60.77+68.23=180A + B_1 + C_1 = 51^\circ + 60.77^\circ + 68.23^\circ = 180^\circ
  • A+B2+C2=51+119.23+9.77=180A + B_2 + C_2 = 51^\circ + 119.23^\circ + 9.77^\circ = 180^\circ

Both values of B1B_1 and B2B_2 are valid solutions for this ambiguous case, and the side lengths c1c_1 and c2c_2 match the expected results based on the Law of Sines.

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5 Follow-up Questions:

  1. Would you like to see the steps to calculate angles BB and CC using the Law of Sines?
  2. How is the ambiguous case of the Law of Sines handled in general?
  3. Do you need help verifying the side lengths c1c_1 and c2c_2?
  4. Are there any other cases where the Law of Sines can produce ambiguous results?
  5. Can I assist you with a diagram to visualize both triangles?

Tip:

In the ambiguous case (SSA), always check if two triangles are possible by determining whether the second possible angle for BB results in a valid triangle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Law of Sines
Ambiguous Case (SSA)
Triangle Properties

Formulas

Law of Sines: (sin A / a) = (sin B / b) = (sin C / c)
Sum of angles in a triangle: A + B + C = 180°

Theorems

Law of Sines
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12