Solve triangle ABC.
(a) b = 30, c = 60, ∠A = 70◦
(b) a = 20, b = 25, c = 22

To solve both triangles \( ABC \), we’ll find the missing sides and angles using trigonometric rules. Since there are different values given in each part, we’ll approach each accordingly.

### Part (a): Given \( b = 30 \), \( c = 60 \), and \( \angle A = 70^\circ \)

For this part, we can use the **Law of Sines**:

\[
\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}
\]

1. **Step 1**: Calculate \( \angle C \) using the Law of Sines.

   Since we know \( \angle A \), \( b \), and \( c \), we can first find \( \angle B \):

   \[
   \frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin A}{c}
   \]

   Substituting values:

   \[
   \sin B = \frac{b \cdot \sin A}{c} = \frac{30 \cdot \sin 70^\circ}{60}
   \]

2. **Step 2**: Solve for \( \sin B \) and calculate \( B \).

3. **Step 3**: Use the angle sum property to find \( \angle C \):

   \[
   \angle C = 180^\circ - \angle A - \angle B
   \]

4. **Step 4**: Find \( a \) using the Law of Sines:

   \[
   a = \frac{b \cdot \sin A}{\sin B}
   \]

### Part (b): Given \( a = 20 \), \( b = 25 \), and \( c = 22 \)

For this case, we can use the **Law of Cosines** to find one angle and then use the Law of Sines or Law of Cosines to solve the rest.

1. **Step 1**: Use the Law of Cosines to find \( \angle A \):

   \[
   a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc \cdot \cos A
   \]

   Solving for \( \cos A \):

   \[
   \cos A = \frac{b^2 + c^2 - a^2}{2bc}
   \]

2. **Step 2**: Calculate \( \angle A \).

3. **Step 3**: Use the Law of Sines or Cosines to find \( \angle B \) or \( \angle C \).

4. **Step 4**: Use the angle sum property to find the remaining angle.

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### Follow-up Questions
1. How do we apply the Law of Sines when given two sides and a non-included angle?
2. What adjustments are needed if we find an ambiguous case with the Law of Sines?
3. How is the Law of Cosines derived, and when is it preferred over the Law of Sines?
4. What are the possible values of \( \sin \theta \) and \( \cos \theta \) when dealing with obtuse triangles?
5. Can you have a triangle with more than one obtuse angle?

### Tip
For triangles with two sides and an included angle, the Law of Cosines is often the most reliable starting point.

Solve triangle ABC. (a) b = 30, c = 60, ∠A = 70◦ (b) a = 20, b = 25, c = 22

Learn how to solve triangle ABC with given sides and angles using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. This solution includes step-by-step instructions for finding missing angles and sides in both cases (a) and (b). Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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