The lengths of the diagonals of a parallelogram are 30 meters and 40 meters. Find the lengths of the sides of the parallelogram if the diagonals intersect an angle of 34 degrees

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The lengths of the diagonals of a parallelogram are 30 meters and 40 meters.  Find the lengths of the sides of the parallelogram if the diagonals intersect an angle of 34 degrees

anonymous · Answer

i just need the diagram. I cant seem to visualize this parallelogram.

anonymous · Answer

I know how to solve using trig laws though.

phoenixfire · Answer

Not sure where the 34 degrees angle goes.

phoenixfire · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

"intersect at 34 degrees" im not really sure what that means

anonymous · Answer

the diagonals are 30 and 40 meters

phoenixfire · Answer

Oh yes. I messed that up. Length of diagonals are 30 and 40.. Sorry.

anonymous · Answer

but how is this a paralellogram? the diagonals have to be congruent dont they?

anonymous · Answer

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phoenixfire · Answer

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phoenixfire · Answer

$$a^2=\sqrt{b^2+c^2-2bc\cos{A}}$$
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