Math Problem Statement

Given Δ𝑃𝑄𝑅 with 𝑃(4;3), 𝑄(3;βˆ’2) and R(-2;0). The equation of line 𝑃𝑄 is 𝑦=5π‘₯+17 and D is the π‘₯ intercept of line 𝑃𝑄. 𝑀(π‘₯;𝑦) is midpoint of PR. Determine the angle of inclination of line 𝑃𝑄.

Solution

To determine the angle of inclination of the line PQPQ, we need to find the angle that line PQPQ makes with the positive x-axis.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Equation of the Line:
    The equation of line PQPQ is given as:
    y=5x+17y = 5x + 17 Here, the slope mm of the line is 5 (since the equation is in the slope-intercept form y=mx+cy = mx + c).

  2. Formula for Angle of Inclination:
    The angle of inclination ΞΈ\theta of a line with the positive x-axis is given by:
    θ=arctan⁑(m)\theta = \arctan(m) where mm is the slope of the line.

  3. Substitute the Slope m=5m = 5:
    We can calculate the angle of inclination using the arctangent function:
    θ=arctan⁑(5)\theta = \arctan(5)

Let's compute the angle of inclination θ\theta.The angle of inclination of line PQPQ with the positive x-axis is approximately 78.69∘78.69^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this calculation? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you find the slope of a line given two points on the line?
  2. What is the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines?
  3. How do you convert an angle from radians to degrees?
  4. How can you determine the x-intercept and y-intercept of a line?
  5. What is the significance of the angle of inclination in geometry and trigonometry?

Tip: The arctangent function gives angles in radians by default, so remember to convert to degrees if needed!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry

Formulas

Angle of inclination formula: \( \theta = \arctan(m) \)

Theorems

-

Suitable Grade Level

High School