Math Problem Statement

Given a right triangle with sides 41.76, 22, and hypotenuse 47.2, find the angle θ using trigonometry.

Solution

This is a right triangle with the following dimensions:

  • The adjacent side to the angle θ\theta is 2222.
  • The opposite side to the angle θ\theta is 41.7641.76.
  • The hypotenuse is 47.247.2.

You want to find θ\theta, and we can use trigonometric functions to do so. Specifically, the tangent function relates the opposite side to the adjacent side:

tan(θ)=oppositeadjacent=41.7622\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{41.76}{22}

Now, let's compute the angle θ\theta:

θ=tan1(41.7622)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{41.76}{22}\right)

I'll calculate this.The angle θ\theta is approximately 62.2262.22^\circ.

Do you have any questions or need more details?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What are the sine and cosine of the angle θ\theta?
  2. How would you calculate the area of this right triangle?
  3. Can you verify if the Pythagorean theorem holds for this triangle?
  4. What is the length of the altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse?
  5. How would the value of θ\theta change if the opposite side increased?

Tip: The tangent function is useful when you know the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides in a right triangle, while sine and cosine relate the opposite/hypotenuse and adjacent/hypotenuse, respectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

tan(θ) = opposite / adjacent
θ = tan^(-1)(opposite / adjacent)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12