Math Problem Statement

In a triangle ABC, if π‘‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐴 = 1/2,π‘‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐡 = 1/3 , π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘› 𝐢 = 1/4, find the area of the triangle.

Solution

To find the area of the triangle ABCABC given the values of tan⁑A=12\tan A = \frac{1}{2}, tan⁑B=13\tan B = \frac{1}{3}, and tan⁑C=14\tan C = \frac{1}{4}, we can use the formula involving the tangent of the angles and the semiperimeter ss.

Step 1: Use the formula for the area

The area KK of a triangle can be given by:

K=14β‹…abcRK = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{abc}{R}

where RR is the circumradius of the triangle, and aa, bb, and cc are the sides of the triangle.

However, since we have the tangents of the angles, we can use the following formula for the area involving the tangents:

K=14β‹…(ab+bc+ca)tan⁑Aβ‹…tan⁑Bβ‹…tan⁑CK = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{(ab + bc + ca)}{\tan A \cdot \tan B \cdot \tan C}

Step 2: Compute the tangential area

Given the tangents of the angles:

tan⁑A=12\tan A = \frac{1}{2}, tan⁑B=13\tan B = \frac{1}{3}, tan⁑C=14\tan C = \frac{1}{4},

the area can be simplified as:

K=14β‹…1tan⁑Aβ‹…tan⁑Bβ‹…tan⁑CK = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{\tan A \cdot \tan B \cdot \tan C}

Substitute the values:

K=14β‹…1(12)β‹…(13)β‹…(14)K = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{1}{3}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{1}{4}\right)}

Step 3: Simplify the expression

First, calculate the product of the tangents:

tan⁑Aβ‹…tan⁑Bβ‹…tan⁑C=12β‹…13β‹…14=124\tan A \cdot \tan B \cdot \tan C = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{24}

Then, calculate the area:

K=14β‹…1124=14β‹…24=6K = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{\frac{1}{24}} = \frac{1}{4} \cdot 24 = 6

Conclusion:

The area of the triangle ABCABC is 66 square units.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you derive the formula for the area of a triangle using the tangent of the angles?
  2. What is the relationship between the circumradius RR and the sides of the triangle?
  3. How would the area change if the tangent values of the angles were different?
  4. Can the area be found using another trigonometric identity?
  5. What are some other properties of a triangle that can be derived from the tangents of its angles?

Tip: Remember that the area of a triangle can also be found using different trigonometric formulas depending on the known values, such as sides, angles, or heights.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Triangle Geometry

Formulas

Area of a triangle using tangents of angles

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12