1. A surveyor measures a triangular plot of land. 72.8 yd. N 20° L M 80.5 yd. a) Determine the length of side /. b) Determine the measure of N using the Cosine Law. c) Could you have used the Sine Law in part b? Explain.

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1. A surveyor measures a triangular plot of land.
72.8 yd.
N
20°
L
M
80.5 yd.
a) Determine the length of side /.
b)
Determine the measure of N using the Cosine Law.
c)
Could you have used the Sine Law in part b? Explain.
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