1. Given that points S and R on opposite sides of a lake, triangle SRT is formed. To find the distance RS across the lake, a surveyor lays off RT = 53.1 m, with angle T = 32deg 10' and anagle S = 57deg 50'. Find length RS.

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1. Given that points S and R on opposite sides of a lake, triangle SRT is formed.  To find the distance RS across the lake, a surveyor lays off RT = 53.1 m, with angle T = 32deg 10' and anagle S = 57deg 50'.  Find length RS.

Steve · Accepted Answer

RS/sin T = RT/sin S now just plug in your numbers.