CPM Homework Help : PC3 Problem 8-94

Triangle, K V O, labeled as follows: side, V O, 27 cm, side, K O, 17 cm, angle K, 62 degrees. Solve the triangle at right.

Hint:

Since the given information is $\text{SSA}$ , use the Law of Cosines to solve for $o$ .

Step:

$27^2=17^2+o^2-2\left(17\right)\left(o\right)\cos\left(62^\circ\right)$

More Help:

Set the equation equal to $0$ and then use the Quadratic Formula to solve.