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what is the measure of angle j in the triangle below? hint:Law of Sines A.78 degrees B.51.5 degrees C.35 degrees or D. cannot be determined.

what is the measure of angle j in the triangle below? hint:Law of Sines A.78 degrees-example-1
User Denis Olifer
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To find the measure of angle J, we would apply the sine rule which is expressed as

a/sinA = b/sinB = c/SinC

where

A, B and C are the angles in the triangle

a, b and c are the length of the sides opposite each respective angle.

By applying this rule to the given triangle, we have

l = JK = 15

L = 102

j = KL = 12

J = ?

Thus, we have

15/Sin102 = 12/SinJ

By crossmultiplying, we have

15SinJ = 12Sin102

Dividing both sides by 15,

SinJ = 12Sin102/15

SinJ = 0.7825

We would find the sine inverse of 0.7825

J = Sin^-1(0.7825)

J = 51.5 degrees

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