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How do I set up an equation to solve this problem ?

How do I set up an equation to solve this problem ?-example-1

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Answer:

You'll need to set up 2 trigonometric equations:

cosine 30 degrees = BC / 14

0.86603 = BC / 14

BC = 12.12442


sine 30 degrees = DC / 14

.5 = DC / 14

DC = 7

Perimeter = 12.12442 + 7 + 12.12442 + 7

= 38.24884 = 38.2 (to nearest tenth)


Explanation:


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