Even trigonometry is a (fairly) simple use of equations.

eg. Find the length of side AB

We are given the hypotenuse and side AB is opposite to the given angle, C, so use sine

Formula

Substitution

Calculation

18B Find the length of side AB in each of these triangles.

 

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