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Geometry Difficulty 3.3 AMC 10/12 Find the answer

In ABC\triangle ABC, the sides opposite to angles AA, BB, CC are aa, bb, cc respectively, and a=23a=2 \sqrt {3}, b=6b= \sqrt {6}, A=45A=45^{\circ}, then the value of angle BB is _______.

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Given that in ABC\triangle ABC, a=23a=2 \sqrt {3}, b=6b= \sqrt {6}, A=45A=45^{\circ},

By the sine law, we have: sinB=bsinAa=6×2223=12\sin B= \dfrac {b\cdot \sin A}{a}= \dfrac { \sqrt {6}\times \dfrac { \sqrt {2}}{2}}{2 \sqrt {3}}= \dfrac {1}{2},

Since b<ab < a, we can deduce that BB is an acute angle,

Hence, B=30B=30^{\circ}.

Therefore, the answer is: 30\boxed{30^{\circ}}.

From the known information and the sine law, we can derive sinB=12\sin B= \dfrac {1}{2}. By using the principle that the larger side is opposite the larger angle, we can determine that BB is an acute angle. Finally, by using the special angle's trigonometric function values, we can find the value of BB.

This problem primarily tests the application of the sine law, the principle of the larger side being opposite the larger angle, and the trigonometric function values of special angles in solving triangles. It requires the ability to transform thinking and is considered a basic problem.

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