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2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles / Solving Right Triangles / Problem 7

To find the distance across the pond, AB, an engineer uses field tape to measure AC and obtained a length of 31.2 m. This length results in angle measures of C = 41° 12' and B = 48° 48'. Find length AB. Round your answer to one decimal place.


Diagram showing triangle ABC with pond, measuring distance AB using angle C and length AC.

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