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PerryKid
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Homework Statement
Solve for ∅
1.33 sin 25.0° = 1.50 sin ∅
Homework Equations
Law of Sines?
The Attempt at a Solution
I did this:
([STRIKE]1.33[/STRIKE] sin 25.0°)/[STRIKE]1.33[/STRIKE] = (1.50 sin ∅)/1.33
sin 25.0° = (1.50 sin ∅)/1.33
but I'm solving for ∅, so I modified a little:
(1.33 sin 25.0°)/1.50 = ([STRIKE]1.50 [/STRIKE]sin ∅)/[STRIKE]1.50[/STRIKE]
sin ∅ = (1.33 sin 25.0°)/1.50
I have a basic understanding of trigonometry (SOH CAH TOA) but I'm not too sure how to do this. Can I use an inverse sine to figure? Does the law of sines apply?
There is no triangle.
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