Math Problem Statement

Determine the hypotenuse of a right triangle with sides a = 5 and b = 4 using the Pythagorean theorem. Then calculate the sine, cosine, and tangent of the corresponding angle.

Solution

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Given:

  • A right triangle where one leg is a=5a = 5 units and the other leg is b=4b = 4 units.

Task 1:

  • The problem asks to calculate the length of the hypotenuse cc using the Pythagorean theorem.

The Pythagorean theorem states: c=a2+b2c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}

Task 2:

  • The problem asks to calculate the sine, cosine, and tangent of the angle θ\theta where aa is the opposite side and bb is the adjacent side to θ\theta.

1. Hypotenuse Calculation:

c=52+42=25+16=416.4c = \sqrt{5^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{25 + 16} = \sqrt{41} \approx 6.4

2. Trigonometric Functions:

Given:

  • Opposite =a=5= a = 5
  • Adjacent =b=4= b = 4
  • Hypotenuse =c6.4= c \approx 6.4

Sine sin(θ)\sin(\theta): sin(θ)=OppositeHypotenuse=56.40.78125\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} = \frac{5}{6.4} \approx 0.78125

Cosine cos(θ)\cos(\theta): cos(θ)=AdjacentHypotenuse=46.40.625\cos(\theta) = \frac{\text{Adjacent}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} = \frac{4}{6.4} \approx 0.625

Tangent tan(θ)\tan(\theta): tan(θ)=OppositeAdjacent=54=1.25\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Adjacent}} = \frac{5}{4} = 1.25

Summary:

  1. Length of Hypotenuse cc: 6.4\approx 6.4
  2. Sine sin(θ)\sin(\theta): 0.78125\approx 0.78125
  3. Cosine cos(θ)\cos(\theta): 0.625\approx 0.625
  4. Tangent tan(θ)\tan(\theta): 1.251.25

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Relative Questions:

  1. How would the trigonometric functions change if one of the legs of the triangle was doubled?
  2. What is the value of θ\theta in degrees given the trigonometric ratios?
  3. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to non-right triangles?
  4. What are the sine, cosine, and tangent of the complementary angle of θ\theta?
  5. What is the relationship between the sine and cosine of θ\theta and 90θ90^\circ - \theta?

Tip:

Always remember that the sine, cosine, and tangent functions are directly tied to the angle's position in the right triangle relative to the sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(a² + b²)
Sine: sin(θ) = Opposite / Hypotenuse
Cosine: cos(θ) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
Tangent: tan(θ) = Opposite / Adjacent

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10