Answer:
b ≈ 8.5
Explanation:
using the Sine rule in the triangle
=

where a is the side opposite ∠ A and b the side opposite ∠ B
here a = 18 , ∠ A = 83° , ∠ B = 28° , then
=
( cross- multiply )
b × sin83° = 18 × sin28° ( divide both sides by sin83° )
b =
≈ 8.5 ( to the nearest tenth )