Master the Law of Sines: Practice Quizzes and Study Guide

Question 1

If in a triangle, sin(A) = 1/2 and sin(B) = 1/3, find the value of sin(C).

Accepted Answer

1/6

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1/3

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1/2

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1

Question 2

The Law of Sines is expressed as:

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a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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a^2/sin(A) = b^2/sin(B) = c^2/sin(C)

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a + b + c = 180

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A^2 + B^2 = C^2

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential limitation of the Law of Sines in solving triangles?

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(a) It can lead to scenarios where multiple triangles satisfy the given information, causing ambiguity.

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(b) It is only applicable to triangles with small angles.

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(c) It necessitates advanced trigonometry concepts.

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(d) It cannot be used to solve triangles with missing side lengths.

Question 4

In a triangle with sides a, b, and c, angle C is known. How can you use the Law of Sines to find the measure of angle A?

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Set the ratio of the sine of angle A to side a equal to the ratio of the sine of angle C to side c.

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Set the ratio of the cosine of angle A to side a equal to the ratio of the cosine of angle C to side c.

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Set the ratio of the tangent of angle A to side a equal to the ratio of the tangent of angle C to side c.

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Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of side a, then use the sine of angle A to find the angle's measure.

Question 5

Which of the following states the Law of Sines accurately?

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a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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a/cos(A) = b/cos(B) = c/cos(C)

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a/tan(A) = b/tan(B) = c/tan(C)

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a/cot(A) = b/cot(B) = c/cot(C)

Question 6

Given a triangle with AB = 10 cm, BC = 15 cm, and the measure of angle C = 50 degrees, calculate the length of side AC.

Accepted Answer

11.28 cm

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8.72 cm

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13.84 cm

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16.36 cm

Question 7

For a triangle with sides of length 5 cm, 7 cm, and 10 cm, find the measure of the angle opposite the 7 cm side.

Accepted Answer

56.3 degrees

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35.3 degrees

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46.7 degrees

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63.7 degrees

Question 8

The Law of Sines can be utilized to:

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Determine unknown side lengths or angle measures.

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Classify triangles as right, obtuse, or acute.

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Calculate the area or perimeter of triangles.

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Solve algebraic equations involving trigonometric functions.

Question 9

Which condition is essential for applying the Law of Sines?

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At least two known sides and one known angle in the triangle.

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The triangle must be a right triangle.

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The triangle must be equilateral.

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The triangle must be isosceles.

Question 10

What is the term for when the Law of Sines results in two possible solutions for an unknown side length or angle measure?

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Ambiguous case

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Unique case

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Impossible case

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Right triangle case

Question 11

Which of the following is not a practical application of the Law of Sines?

Accepted Answer

Solving equations involving logarithmic functions.

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Locating a ship's position using triangulation.

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Determining the height of a tree using trigonometry.

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Calculating the length of a bridge using similar triangles.

Question 12

The Law of Sines is particularly useful for solving triangles because it:

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Establishes a relationship between sides and angles.

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Requires all three sides or all three angles to be known.

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Can only be applied to right triangles.

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Is not applicable to any type of triangle.

Question 13

Given a triangle with sides a, b, and c, and angles ∠A, ∠B, and ∠C, which equation represents the Law of Sines?

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a/sin(∠A) = b/sin(∠B) = c/sin(∠C)

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a + b + c = sin(∠A) + sin(∠B) + sin(∠C)

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a/cos(∠A) = b/cos(∠B) = c/cos(∠C)

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tan(∠A) + tan(∠B) + tan(∠C) = 1

Question 14

In a triangle PQR, given that PQ = 6 units, ∠P = 45°, and ∠R = 60°, what is the area of the triangle?

Accepted Answer

12 square units

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6 square units

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18 square units

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24 square units

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a condition for using the Law of Sines?

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The triangle must be right-angled.

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Two sides and an included angle must be known.

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The sum of the interior angles of the triangle must be 180 degrees.

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The Law of Sines can be used for any triangle that is not right-angled.

Question 16

Given a triangle ABC, what is the fundamental relationship between the side lengths a, b, and c, and the angles ∠A, ∠B, and ∠C?

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a/sin(∠A) = b/sin(∠B) = c/sin(∠C)

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a + b + c = sin(∠A) + sin(∠B) + sin(∠C)

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a/cos(∠A) = b/cos(∠B) = c/cos(∠C)

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tan(∠A) + tan(∠B) + tan(∠C) = 1

Question 17

The Law of Sines states that in a triangle with angles A, B, and C, and opposite sides a, b, and c, the ratio of each side to the sine of its opposite angle is constant.

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a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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a/cos(A) = b/cos(B) = c/cos(C)

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a/tan(A) = b/tan(B) = c/tan(C)

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a/csc(A) = b/csc(B) = c/csc(C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a limitation of the Law of Sines?

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It cannot be used to solve for all triangles.

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It requires the use of a calculator.

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It is only applicable to right triangles.

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It is not as accurate as other methods.

Question 19

In a triangle with sides a, b, and c, what is the relationship between the ratios a/sin(A) and b/sin(B)?

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Equal

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Proportional

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Inversely proportional

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Not related

Question 20

Which of the following is a valid application of the Law of Sines?

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Finding the height of a triangle

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Solving for the area of a parallelogram

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Determining the volume of a sphere

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Calculating the circumference of a circle

Question 21

What is the correct formula for the Law of Sines?

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a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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a/cos(A) = b/cos(B) = c/cos(C)

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sin(A)/a = sin(B)/b = sin(C)/c

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a^2/sin(A) = b^2/sin(B) = c^2/sin(C)

Question 22

In triangle ABC, angle A measures 60 degrees, side a is 10 units long, and side b is 12 units long. What is the length of side c?

Accepted Answer

13.86 units

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8 units

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15 units

Question 23

The Law of Sines relates angles and sides in a triangle. Which formula represents this relationship?

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a / sin(A) = b / sin(B) = c / sin(C)

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a / cos(A) = b / cos(B) = c / cos(C)

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a / tan(A) = b / tan(B) = c / tan(C)

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a + sin(A) = b + sin(B) = c + sin(C)

Question 24

In a triangle, angle A is 30°, side a is 6, and side b is 8. What is the measure of angle B?

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45°

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30°

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60°

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75°

Question 25

Which condition must be met for the Law of Sines to be applicable to a triangle?

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At least two sides and one angle must be known.

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The triangle must be equilateral.

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The triangle must be right-angled.

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The sum of the angles must be 180°.

Question 26

In a triangle with sides a, b, and c, the area can be calculated using the Law of Sines when:

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Two sides and the included angle are known.

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All three sides are known.

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One side and two angles are known.

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The perimeter and one angle are known.

Question 27

In a triangle, if two angles are equal, then the sides opposite to those angles must be:

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Equal

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Proportional

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Perpendicular

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Congruent

Question 28

Given triangle ABC with a = 12, b = 16, and angle B = 45 degrees, determine the length of side c.

Accepted Answer

19.20

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18.00

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12.80

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15.36

Question 29

In a triangle with sides a, b, and c, and opposite angles A, B, and C respectively, the Law of Sines states that:

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a / sin(A) = b / sin(B) = c / sin(C)

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a - tan(A) = b - tan(B) = c - tan(C)

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a * sin(A) = b * sin(B) = c * sin(C)

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a + sin(A) = b + sin(B) = c + sin(C)

Question 30

Which of the following statements about the Law of Sines is true?

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It can be used to solve for unknown side lengths or angles in non-right triangles.

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It is not applicable to triangles with any obtuse angles.

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It can only be used to solve for right triangles.

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It is only valid for triangles with all three acute angles.

Question 31

In a triangle, angle α is opposite side a, angle β is opposite side b, and angle γ is opposite side c. Which equation is true according to the Law of Sines?

Accepted Answer

sin(α) / a = sin(β) / b = sin(γ) / c

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sin(α) / a = sin(β) / c = sin(γ) / b

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sin(α) / b = sin(β) / a = sin(γ) / c

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sin(α) / c = sin(β) / b = sin(γ) / a

Question 32

When can we apply the Law of Sines to solve a triangle?

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When we have any two sides and an opposite angle, or any two angles and a non-included side

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Only when we have one side and two angles

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Only when we have two sides

Question 33

The Law of Sines relates the sides and angles of a triangle. Which equation correctly represents this law?

Accepted Answer

a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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cos(A) + cos(B) + cos(C) = 0

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a*b = c*sin(C)

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a + b + c = 180

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a practical application of the Law of Sines?

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Predicting weather patterns

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Navigating using stars

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Designing bridges

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Surveying land

Question 35

In a triangle, the ratio of two sides is 2:3, and the included angle measures 60 degrees. Determine the ratio of the sines of the opposite angles using the Law of Sines.

Accepted Answer

2:3

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1:3

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3:2

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1:2

Question 36

What is the correct formula for the Law of Sines?

Accepted Answer

a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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c/sin(A) = a/sin(B) = b/sin(C)

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a/sin(A) ≠ b/sin(B) ≠ c/sin(C)

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b/sin(A) = a/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

Question 37

A ship travels 50 km at a bearing of N30°E.  Then, it changes course and travels 70 km at a bearing of S60°E.  How far is the ship from its starting point?

Accepted Answer

93.7 km

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78 km

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120 km

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52.2 km

Question 38

Which of these situations *cannot* be solved using the Law of Sines?

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AAA (all angles known)

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SSA (two sides and a non-included angle known)

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ASA (two angles and a non-included side known)

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AAS (two angles and an included side known)

Question 39

When using the Law of Sines, which step is valid?

Accepted Answer

Divide the sine of a known angle by the sine of its opposite side to find the unknown side length.

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Add the measures of all three angles to get 180 degrees.

Question 40

In any triangle, the ratio of a side's length to the sine of its opposite angle is:

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Constant

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Variable

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Equal to the area

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Equal to the radius

Question 41

For a triangle with angles A, B, and C and sides a, b, and c, which equation represents the Law of Sines?

Accepted Answer

a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

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tan(A) * tan(B) * tan(C) = 1

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cos(A) - cos(B) + cos(C) = 0

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a + b + c = sin(A) + sin(B) + sin(C)

Question 42

What is a necessary condition for applying the Law of Sines to a triangle?

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The triangle must have two known angles and one known side.

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The triangle must be equilateral.

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The triangle must be a right triangle.

Question 43

Which of the following is a limitation of the Law of Sines?

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It cannot be used to solve for triangles with no known sides or no known angles.

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It can be used to solve for triangles with two unknown sides and one unknown angle.

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It can be used to solve for triangles with all sides unknown.

Question 44

In triangle ABC, angle A = 40 degrees, angle B = 60 degrees, and side a = 8. What is the length of side b?

Accepted Answer

11.07

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9.60

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5.54

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16.00

Question 45

Triangle XYZ has sides x = 10, y = 12, and z = 15. What is the measure of angle Y?

Accepted Answer

56.44 degrees

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41.41 degrees

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63.26 degrees

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72.54 degrees

Question 46

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Law of Sines?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of the sine of an angle to the length of the side opposite that angle is constant for all angles in a triangle.

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The sum of the squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse (Pythagorean Theorem).

Question 47

A surveyor measures the distance between two trees as 100 meters. The angle from the first tree to a third tree is 30 degrees, and the angle from the second tree to the third tree is 45 degrees. What is the distance between the second tree and the third tree?

Accepted Answer

73.21 meters

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100.00 meters

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50.00 meters

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141.42 meters

Question 48

Two boats leave a dock at the same time. One boat travels due north at 10 km/h, and the other travels due east at 15 km/h. After 2 hours, what is the distance between the two boats?

Accepted Answer

26.93 km

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50.00 km

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35.36 km

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20.00 km

Question 49

In triangle DEF, angle D = 50 degrees, angle E = 70 degrees, and side d = 12. What is the length of side f?

Accepted Answer

16.86

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13.86

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24.00

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9.24

Question 50

Triangle PQR has sides p = 7, q = 9, and r = 11. What is the measure of angle Q?

Accepted Answer

77.32 degrees

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90.00 degrees

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52.68 degrees

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62.43 degrees

Question 51

The Law of Sines can be used to solve for unknown sides and angles in which type of triangles?

Accepted Answer

Any triangle

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Only right triangles

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Only obtuse triangles

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Only acute triangles

Question 52

A pilot flying at an altitude of 1000 meters observes two landmarks on the ground. The angle of depression to the first landmark is 35 degrees, and the angle of depression to the second landmark is 50 degrees. What is the distance between the two landmarks?

Accepted Answer

700.23 meters

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1414.21 meters

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500.00 meters

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1000.00 meters

Question 53

If the Law of Sines is used to solve for an angle in a triangle, and the result is a value greater than 1, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

There is no such triangle that satisfies the given conditions.

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The angle is obtuse.

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The angle is acute.