Law of sines

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In geometry the law of sines (also known as sine rule) is useful for calculating one side or angle of any triangle, when five of the six angles and sides are known. It can be stated as

where the lengths , , and correspond to the sides opposite the respective angles , , and as shown in the image.

Triangle