You might want to review an Introduction to Trigonometry first.



Finding a Missing Side


Example 1: Find side x

Begin by labelling sides o, a and h

   x = 62 · sin35

   x = 35.6   rounded to 1 d.p.



Example 2: Find side x




 x = 16·cos22

 x = 14.8   rounded to 1 d.p.



Example 3: Find side x





   x = 11.0   rounded to 1 d.p.


Next let's look at how to find a missing angle >>>


Finding a Missing Side | Finding a Missing Angle | Solving a Triangle



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