Solve the Triangle Given Below

question 18

Multiple Choice

Solve the triangle given below. Do not round results during calculations. (For answers, round lengths to three significant digits and angles to the nearest tenth of a degree) . A = 31.0°, a = 4,820 mi, c = 3,650 mi

• A) C = 14.8°, B = 134.2°, b = 5,730 mi
• B) C = 23.0°, B = 126.0°, b = 7,570 mi
• C) C = 126.0°, B = 23.0°, b = 7,570 mi
• D) C = 23.0°, B = 126.0°, b = 5,730 mi
• E) No solution.

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