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Trigonometry – Problem 21: find

Question

Law of Sines Basic Application

In ABC\triangle ABC, given b=2b = 2, B=30°B = 30°, and C=45°C = 45°, find cc.

Step-by-step solution

Using the Law of Sines:

bsinB=csinC\frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}

2sin30°=csin45°\frac{2}{\sin 30°} = \frac{c}{\sin 45°}

212=c22\frac{2}{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{c}{\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}}

4=2c24 = \frac{2c}{\sqrt{2}}

c=2222=2c = 2\sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} = 2

Final answer

22

Marking scheme

1. Checkpoints (max 7 pts total)

  • Choose the correct theorem (2 pts): Law of Sines / Law of Cosines / area formula / circumradius relation as appropriate.
  • Set up equations correctly (2 pts): substitute given data and write a solvable system.
  • Solve and (if needed) reject extraneous cases (2 pts): handle SSA ambiguity or inequality constraints if present.
  • Final answer (1 pt): provide the requested length/angle/area in the required form.

2. Zero-credit items

  • Only stating a theorem without using it.
  • Guessing the final numerical result.

3. Deductions

  • Arithmetic/algebra slip (-1)
  • Missing feasibility check (-1)
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