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In triangle ABC, if m_A = 30, a = 6, and b= 8, then sin B is

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Answer:

sin(B) = 2/3

Explanation:

The law of sines tells you the sine of an angle is proportional to the length of the opposite side.

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

sin(B)/8 = sin(30°)/6 . . . . fill in the given values

sin(B) = 8(1/2)/6 . . . . . . . .multiply by 8

sin(B) = 2/3

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