Math Problem Statement

In ΔXYZ, ∠Y=90° and ∠X=5°. ∠ZWY=67° and XW=570. Find the length of WY to the nearest integer. Figure not necessarily drawn to scale.

Solution

To find the length of WYWY in ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ, we'll use the given information and apply trigonometric principles. Here's the step-by-step solution:

Step 1: Analyze the given information

  • Y=90\angle Y = 90^\circ
  • X=5\angle X = 5^\circ
  • ZWY=67\angle ZWY = 67^\circ
  • XW=570XW = 570 units

Step 2: Determine the angle Z\angle Z

Since Y=90\angle Y = 90^\circ in ΔXYZ\Delta XYZ, the third angle Z\angle Z can be calculated as: Z=180XY=180590=85\angle Z = 180^\circ - \angle X - \angle Y = 180^\circ - 5^\circ - 90^\circ = 85^\circ

Step 3: Apply the Law of Sines in ΔZWY\Delta ZWY

In ΔZWY\Delta ZWY, ZWY=67\angle ZWY = 67^\circ. We can find Z\angle Z as follows: ZWY+Z=85\angle ZWY + \angle Z = 85^\circ So, ZWY=67\angle ZWY = 67^\circ and WYZ=8567=18\angle WYZ = 85^\circ - 67^\circ = 18^\circ.

Now, apply the Law of Sines in ΔZWY\Delta ZWY: XWsin(WYZ)=WYsin(X)\frac{XW}{\sin(\angle WYZ)} = \frac{WY}{\sin(\angle X)} Substituting the values: 570sin(18)=WYsin(5)\frac{570}{\sin(18^\circ)} = \frac{WY}{\sin(5^\circ)}

Step 4: Solve for WYWY

First, calculate sin(18)\sin(18^\circ) and sin(5)\sin(5^\circ) using a calculator: sin(18)0.3090\sin(18^\circ) \approx 0.3090 sin(5)0.0872\sin(5^\circ) \approx 0.0872

Now, substitute these values into the equation: 5700.3090=WY0.0872\frac{570}{0.3090} = \frac{WY}{0.0872} WY=570×0.08720.3090160.7WY = \frac{570 \times 0.0872}{0.3090} \approx 160.7

Step 5: Round to the nearest integer

So, the length of WYWY to the nearest integer is approximately 161161 units.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the solution change if XWXW were a different length?
  2. What is the significance of the Law of Sines in solving triangle problems?
  3. How would you solve the problem if only the angles were given, and no side lengths?
  4. What would be the approach if ZWY\angle ZWY was obtuse instead of acute?
  5. Can you generalize this approach for any right triangle with an additional angle?

Tip: Always double-check trigonometric values to ensure accuracy in angle-based calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry

Formulas

Law of Sines

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School