1. **State the problem:**
We have triangle $\triangle OPQ$ with side $p = 9.7$ inches, angle $\angle Q = 93^\circ$, and angle $\angle O = 82^\circ$. We need to find the length of side $q$ to the nearest tenth of an inch.
2. **Find the missing angle:**
The sum of angles in a triangle is $180^\circ$.
$$\angle P = 180^\circ - 93^\circ - 82^\circ = 5^\circ$$
3. **Use the Law of Sines:**
The Law of Sines states:
$$\frac{p}{\sin \angle P} = \frac{q}{\sin \angle Q}$$
4. **Plug in known values:**
$$\frac{9.7}{\sin 5^\circ} = \frac{q}{\sin 93^\circ}$$
5. **Solve for $q$:**
$$q = \frac{9.7 \times \sin 93^\circ}{\sin 5^\circ}$$
6. **Calculate sine values:**
$$\sin 93^\circ \approx 0.9986, \quad \sin 5^\circ \approx 0.0872$$
7. **Evaluate $q$:**
$$q = \frac{9.7 \times 0.9986}{0.0872} = \frac{9.686}{0.0872} \approx 111.1$$
8. **Final answer:**
The length of side $q$ is approximately $111.1$ inches to the nearest tenth.
Triangle Side Q 80B5A9
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