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Triangle Rules

Triangle Rules

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Understanding Triangle Rules: Sine and Cosine Rules Explained

Trigonometry is a valuable mathematical concept used to determine unknown properties and values of right-angled triangles. But what about triangles that don't have any right angles? Can trigonometry still be applied to solve for missing angles, lengths, or area in these types of triangles?

In this article, we will delve into the triangle rules that can be used to solve for these types of triangles:

The Sine Rule

Let's take a look at the triangle below with sides a, b, c and angles A, B, and C:

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