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In ΔUVW, w = 9.7 cm, ∠W=110° and ∠U=42°. Find the length of u, to the nearest 10th of a centimeter

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Answer:

6.9

Explanation:

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Answer:

6.9 cm

Explanation:

The law of sines is useful here:

u/sin(U) = w/sin(W)

u = w · sin(U)/sin(W) = (9.7 cm)sin(42°)/sin(110°)

u ≈ 6.9 cm

In ΔUVW, w = 9.7 cm, ∠W=110° and ∠U=42°. Find the length of u, to the nearest 10th-example-1
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