Analyzing angle relationships
I’m working through the angles in triangle ABC, noting that the maximum difference between B and C is π, leading to π/3. This helps pinpoint the needed angle B and angle C for calculating the area.
Relating angles to sides
First, I express angle B. Then, I apply the law of sines to link angle C to side B, using trigonometric identities to solve for sin(C + 120°), involving cos 120° and sin 120°.
Establishing associations
OK, let's cross-multiply and use trigonometric identities to link angle C to tan C. From there, angle B and angle A are derived, completing the angle relationships.
Crunching the calculations
I’m piecing together the formula for the area, which involves calculating sin(angle A) using sin and cos of angle C. This requires determining tan C and then finding the values of sin C and cos C.
Breaking down the components
I start by pulling together sin(angle A) using the sine of a difference formula, leveraging the values for sin(pi/3), cos(pi/3), cos(2C), and sin(2C).
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