Math Problem Statement

What is the value of sin(θ) in the right triangle with sides 20, 29, and θ?

Solution

The image shows a right triangle with sides labeled 20, 29, and an angle θ\theta. You are asked to find sin(θ)\sin(\theta).

To calculate sin(θ)\sin(\theta):

  • The sine of an angle in a right triangle is given by the formula: sin(θ)=oppositehypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

  • In this case, θ\theta is adjacent to the side with length 20, meaning that the side opposite to θ\theta is the one with length 20. The hypotenuse is the longest side, which is 29.

Thus: sin(θ)=2029\sin(\theta) = \frac{20}{29}

So, the correct answer is: sin(θ)=2029\sin(\theta) = \frac{20}{29}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is cos(θ)\cos(\theta) for the same triangle?
  2. Can you calculate tan(θ)\tan(\theta) using the given sides?
  3. If sin(θ)=2029\sin(\theta) = \frac{20}{29}, what is sin(90θ)\sin(90^\circ - \theta)?
  4. How can you verify the Pythagorean theorem using the given triangle sides?
  5. What is the approximate value of sin(θ)\sin(\theta) in decimal form?

Tip: Always remember that the hypotenuse is the longest side in a right triangle, which simplifies identifying the opposite and adjacent sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12