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In ΔABC, if a = c = 16 centimeters and m∠B = 85°, what is b to two decimal places?

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The length of side b may be calculated through the Cosine Law. Which can be mathematically expressed as,
b² = a² + c² - 2ac(cos B)
Substituting the given values,
b² = (16 cm)² + (16 cm)² - 2(16 cm)(16 cm)(cos 85°)
b = 21.6189 cm
Thus, the value of b in two decimal places is approximately 21.62 cm.
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