Math Problem Statement

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Find the size of angle XZY. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

Solution

To solve for the angle XZY\angle XZY in this right triangle, we can use trigonometric ratios. Specifically, we have the lengths of the adjacent side XY=6cmXY = 6 \, \text{cm} and the hypotenuse XZ=15cmXZ = 15 \, \text{cm}. Since we are dealing with the angle adjacent to the given sides, we can use the cosine function:

cos(XZY)=adjacenthypotenuse=XYXZ=615\cos(\angle XZY) = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{XY}{XZ} = \frac{6}{15}

Now, we can calculate the angle θ=XZY\theta = \angle XZY by taking the inverse cosine (arccos) of the ratio:

θ=cos1(615)\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{6}{15}\right)

Let me compute the value.The size of angle XZY\angle XZY is approximately 66.466.4^\circ, rounded to one decimal place.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you find the size of angle XYZ\angle XYZ?
  2. What trigonometric ratio would you use if you were given the opposite side instead of the adjacent?
  3. How can you verify if a triangle is a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem?
  4. What is the sine of angle XZY\angle XZY?
  5. How would you find the area of this triangle using the given dimensions?

Tip: In a right triangle, knowing any two sides allows you to calculate any angle using basic trigonometric ratios.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right-angled Triangle
Cosine Function

Formulas

cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse

Theorems

Basic Trigonometric Ratios
Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11