What is the value of b?

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17

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the law of cosines in ΔABC

b² = a² + c² - (2ac cosB) ← substitute in values

   = 25² + 28² - (2 × 25 × 28 × cos36.9°)

   = 625 + 784 - 1400 cos36.9°

   = 1409 - 1400 cos36.9° ( Take the square root of both sides )

b = ≈ 17 ( nearest whole number )

explanation:

previous steps have made pa≅ pb ≅ st ≅ su. setting the compass width to ab allows you to make tu the same length. then δstu ≅ δpab by the sss congruence postulate, and ∠p ≅ ∠s by the reason cpctc.