I have come across a question that I can't seem to figure out.
If tanA = 3/4, find the area of the given triangle without using a calculator
The given triangle is an scalene triangle with a side of 8cm and 7cm with angle A in between both sides.
I am not really too sure how to do this without a calculator. Normally, I would have followed through with absinC. I think I may be going in the wrong direction though. I am at a loss for what to do with this question.
Any help would be appreciated to steer me in the right direction.
Best Answer
HINT
I would say, if $\tan \alpha = \frac{3}{4}$ then $\sin \alpha = \frac{3}{5}$
It simply find from a right triangle with sides 3, 4, 5.