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13.25 ft - 11 ft = 2.25 ft
3.6.2 Oblique Triangle Problems involving the solution of a general triangle fall
into one of four cases:
In the previous discussion, the analysis was restricted to
right triangles. An approach to general, or oblique, triangles Case 1: Given one side (a) and two angles (∠A and ∠B).
is also important in the study of mechanisms. Figure 3.5 To solve a problem of this nature, equation (3.8) can be
shows a general triangle. Again, a, b, and c denote the length used to find the third angle:
of the sides and ∠A, ∠B, and ∠C represent the interior
angles. ∠C = 180° - ∠A - ∠B
For this general case, the basic trigonometric functions The law of sines can be rewritten to find the remaining
described in the previous section are not applicable. To ana- sides.
lyze the general triangle, the law of sines and the law of
sin∠B
cosines have been developed. b = ae f
The law of sines can be stated as sin ∠A
sin∠C
a
=
b
=
c
(3.6) c = ae f
sin∠A sin ∠B sin∠C sin∠A
The law of cosines can be stated as: Case 2: Given two sides (a and b) and the angle opposite to
one of the sides (∠A).
c 2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab cos ∠C (3.7)
To solve a Case 2 problem, the law of sines can be used
In addition, the sum of all interior angles in a general to find the second angle. Equation (3.6) is rewritten as
triangle must total 180°. Stated in terms of Figure 3.4 the
∠B = sin-1 e a b sin∠A f
b
equation would be
a
∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C = 180° (3.8) Equation (3.8) can be used to find the third angle:
∠C = 180° - ∠A - ∠B
a C
B
b The law of cosines can be used to find the third side.
A
Equation (3.7) is rewritten as:
c