On a right triangle, if sin A= 15/17, what is the length a, b, and c? Here is a picture of the triangle: http://i52.tinypic.com/33w5wza.png

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On a right triangle, if sin A= 15/17, what is the length a, b, and c? Here is a picture of the triangle:   http://i52.tinypic.com/33w5wza.png

anonymous · Answer

For the life of me, I don't even know how to start this problem

anonymous · Answer

p/h=15/17 b=8 hence a b c are 15,17 and 8

anonymous · Answer

Wow, that was a fast reply! Thank you rabinbanjade. One question, what does the p mean. I know the h mean hypotenuse.

anonymous · Answer

p means perpendicular and b means base u can assume any side as p or b except hypotenuse

anonymous · Answer

I'm new to this site, is there any way I can post to you directly or do I do it this way?

anonymous · Answer

I am also not that familiar with this site ,if i find any way for u to contact me directly i will obviously let u know