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## Law of Sines to Solve a Triangle

### Problem Statement
Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. If two solutions exist, find both. Round your answers to two decimal places. (If a triangle is not possible, enter "IMPOSSIBLE" in each corresponding answer blank.)

### Given Data:
- Angle \( A = 56^\circ \)
- Side \( a = 10.4 \)
- Side \( b = 12.2 \)

### Solution Format:
#### Case 1:
- \( B = \) ____°
- \( C = \) ____°
- \( c = \) ____ 

#### Case 2:
- \( B = \) ____°
- \( C = \) ____°
- \( c = \) ____ 

(Note: Case 1 corresponds to the smaller B-value solution, and Case 2 corresponds to the larger B-value solution.)

### Explanation:
If only one solution is possible, fill out Case 1 and mark Case 2 as "IMPOSSIBLE". If no solutions are possible, mark both cases as "IMPOSSIBLE".

When solving, make sure to apply the Law of Sines appropriately:
\[ \frac{\sin A}{a} = \frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c} \]

Use this ratio to determine the unknown angles and sides step-by-step. If you encounter any ambiguity (such as the SSA case), be sure to check whether a second triangle solution is valid.
Transcribed Image Text:## Law of Sines to Solve a Triangle ### Problem Statement Use the Law of Sines to solve the triangle. If two solutions exist, find both. Round your answers to two decimal places. (If a triangle is not possible, enter "IMPOSSIBLE" in each corresponding answer blank.) ### Given Data: - Angle \( A = 56^\circ \) - Side \( a = 10.4 \) - Side \( b = 12.2 \) ### Solution Format: #### Case 1: - \( B = \) ____° - \( C = \) ____° - \( c = \) ____ #### Case 2: - \( B = \) ____° - \( C = \) ____° - \( c = \) ____ (Note: Case 1 corresponds to the smaller B-value solution, and Case 2 corresponds to the larger B-value solution.) ### Explanation: If only one solution is possible, fill out Case 1 and mark Case 2 as "IMPOSSIBLE". If no solutions are possible, mark both cases as "IMPOSSIBLE". When solving, make sure to apply the Law of Sines appropriately: \[ \frac{\sin A}{a} = \frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c} \] Use this ratio to determine the unknown angles and sides step-by-step. If you encounter any ambiguity (such as the SSA case), be sure to check whether a second triangle solution is valid.
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