identify incorrect law of sines equation
Check the final answer first, then review the worked steps.
Check the final answer first, then review the worked steps.
2. Analyze the given options: We need to check which equation does not follow the correct pairing of side and opposite angle.
- Option A: $\frac{c}{\sin C} = \frac{a}{\sin A}$. This matches the Law of Sines correctly.
- Option B: $\frac{\sin B}{b} = \frac{\sin C}{c}$. This matches the reciprocal form of the Law of Sines correctly.
- Option C: $\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B}$. This matches the Law of Sines correctly.
- Option D: $\frac{\sin A}{c} = \frac{\sin C}{a}$. In this equation, $\sin A$ is paired with side $c$, and $\sin C$ is paired with side $a$. Since $a$ is opposite $A$ and $c$ is opposite $C$, this pairing is incorrect.