Trigonometry
Objective: Use trigonometry functions to find the area of triangles.

In an isosceles Δ, the two equal sides each measure 8 meters, and they include an angle of 27*. Find the area of the isosceles triangle, to the nearest square meter.

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.