Math Problem Statement

in the figure, RST is a straight line, angle S in PST=90 degree, angle P in SPR=63 degree, angle S in PSQ=74degree, PS=4.3cm, and ST=5.7cm. Calculate: a. PTS b. PR c. QS

Solution

Given the problem setup, let's work through the details step by step. Here's what we know:

  1. RSTRST is a straight line, implying that RST=180\angle RST = 180^\circ.
  2. S\angle S in PST=90\triangle PST = 90^\circ, meaning that PST\triangle PST is a right triangle.
  3. P\angle P in SPR=63\triangle SPR = 63^\circ.
  4. S\angle S in PSQ=74\triangle PSQ = 74^\circ.
  5. PS=4.3cmPS = 4.3 \, \text{cm}.
  6. ST=5.7cmST = 5.7 \, \text{cm}.

We need to calculate:

  • a. PTS\angle PTS
  • b. Length of PRPR
  • c. Length of QSQS

Step 1: Calculate PTS\angle PTS

Since PST\triangle PST is a right triangle and S=90\angle S = 90^\circ, the remaining angle PTS\angle PTS can be calculated as: PTS=90P\angle PTS = 90^\circ - \angle P Given P=63\angle P = 63^\circ, we can find PTS\angle PTS.

Step 2: Calculate Length of PRPR

In SPR\triangle SPR, we know P=63\angle P = 63^\circ and the side PS=4.3cmPS = 4.3 \, \text{cm}. To find PRPR, we can use the sine rule or trigonometric relationships, specifically the sine function: sin(P)=PSPR\sin(\angle P) = \frac{PS}{PR} Solving for PRPR, we have: PR=PSsin(P)PR = \frac{PS}{\sin(\angle P)}

Step 3: Calculate Length of QSQS

In PSQ\triangle PSQ, we know S=74\angle S = 74^\circ. Since RSTRST is a straight line, PSQ+QSR=180\angle PSQ + \angle QSR = 180^\circ, and we can calculate the required lengths using trigonometric identities.

Let's calculate these values.Here are the calculated values:

  • a. PTS\angle PTS: 2727^\circ
  • b. Length of PRPR: 4.83cm4.83 \, \text{cm}

To calculate the length of QSQS, we would need more specific details about the relationship between the points QQ and SS, such as the angle QSRQSR or other dimensions of the figure.

Would you like to provide additional information, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you calculate the area of triangle PST\triangle PST?
  2. Can you determine the length of PTPT in triangle PST\triangle PST?
  3. How can we use the cosine rule to solve for sides in a non-right triangle like PSQ\triangle PSQ?
  4. What would the length of QTQT be if you knew QST\angle QST?
  5. How do different trigonometric identities apply to solving angles in quadrilaterals?

Tip: When dealing with straight-line geometries, always remember that the sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ. This can help solve for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry

Formulas

Sine rule
Sum of angles in a triangle
Trigonometric identities

Theorems

Angle sum property of a straight line

Suitable Grade Level

High School