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In triangle PQR, Q=72 degrees, R=32 degrees and PR=12. find PQ

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Answer:

6.69 to the nearest hundredth

Explanation:

Use the law of sines

Let x = PQ


(sin 72)/(12) = (sin 32)/(x)

x sin 72 = 12 sin 32


x = (12 sin 32)/(sin 72)

x = 6.69 to the nearest hundredth

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