How many triangles exist that fit the following criteria?B=115°𝐵=115°, c=7𝑐=7, b=4
Question
How many triangles exist that fit the following criteria?
Given:
- Angle B = 115°
- Side c = 7
- Side b = 4
Find the number of triangles that can be formed with these measurements.
Solution
The given triangle is an obtuse triangle because one of its angles (B) is greater than 90 degrees.
In this case, we can use the Law of Sines to determine if a triangle exists with the given measurements. The Law of Sines states that the ratio of the length of a side of a triangle to the sine of its opposite angle is the same for all three sides and angles.
First, let's calculate the sine of angle B:
sin(B) = sin(115°) = 0.9063
Then, we can use the Law of Sines to find the angle opposite to side c (let's call it angle C):
sin(C) = c * sin(B) / b = 7 * 0.9063 / 4 = 1.589
However, the sine of an angle cannot be greater than 1, which means that a triangle with the given measurements cannot exist. Therefore, there are 0 triangles that fit the given criteria.
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