In , side lengths are given as and , and . If is an obtuse angle, what is the length of side ?
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The length of side is .
Using the Sine Rule, , which yields . The two possible values for are (acute) and (obtuse). The problem explicitly specifies that is obtuse, so . Subtracting from gives . Since , the triangle is isosceles, making side equal to side , which is .
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Ambiguous Case of the Sine Rule (SSA Condition)
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Alternatively, apply the Cosine Rule for angle : . Simplifying gives . Factoring yields , giving or . For , , making and (acute). Thus, corresponds to the obtuse angle .
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