Math Problem Statement

If b = 15 m, and c = 20 m, calculate the value of the angle.

Solution

The problem provided is a right triangle where:

  • b=15mb = 15 \, \text{m}
  • c=20mc = 20 \, \text{m}
  • We are asked to find the value of the angle, presumably the one opposite side bb, using trigonometry.

We can use the sine function for this, as sine of an angle in a right triangle is defined as:

sin(θ)=oppositehypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

In this case, the opposite side to the angle is b=15mb = 15 \, \text{m}, and the hypotenuse is c=20mc = 20 \, \text{m}. Thus,

sin(θ)=1520=0.75\sin(\theta) = \frac{15}{20} = 0.75

Now, let's calculate the angle by finding the inverse sine of 0.75:

θ=arcsin(0.75)\theta = \arcsin(0.75)

I will compute the value of this angle.The angle θ\theta is approximately 48.5948.59^\circ.

Since the options provided are rounded, the closest answer is 5050^\circ.

Would you like further details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the cosine of this angle?
  2. How would you calculate the length of side aa (the adjacent side)?
  3. If the angle increased to 6060^\circ, what would the new length of side bb be?
  4. How can we apply the Pythagorean theorem to check the values of the sides?
  5. How does the tangent function relate to this triangle's dimensions?

Tip: For right triangles, always remember that the sine of an angle is the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse
θ = arcsin(value)

Theorems

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12