Solve the following triangle a 1 b 18 alpha 26degree Conv
Solve the following triangle: a = 1, b = 1.8, alpha = 26degree. Convert the rectangular point (-3, 3) to polar coordinates.
Solution
a=1,b=1.8 ,alpha=26 degree
using sine law
sin alpha/a=sin beta/b
sin26/1=sin beta/1.8
sin beta=1.8 sin 26
Beta= 52.1 degree
gamma=180-alpha-beta=101.9 degree
sin alpha/a=sin gamma/c
sin 26/1=sin 101.9/c
c= sin 101.9/sin 26
c=2.23
