Math Problem Statement

Find h

Find h based on the triangle with AB = 152 cm, BC = 3000 cm, and angle ∠ACB = 26.927°.

Solution

The diagram you've provided shows a triangle with:

  • AB=152cmAB = 152 \, \text{cm}
  • BC=3000cmBC = 3000 \, \text{cm}
  • The angle ACB=26.927\angle ACB = 26.927^\circ

To find hh (height), which is represented by the vertical distance from point DD to point BB, we can use trigonometry based on the right triangle formed by points AA, BB, and CC.

Using the angle ACB=26.927\angle ACB = 26.927^\circ and the known base BC=3000cmBC = 3000 \, \text{cm}, we can use the tangent function:

tan(θ)=hBC\tan(\theta) = \frac{h}{BC}

Here, θ=26.927\theta = 26.927^\circ and BC=3000cmBC = 3000 \, \text{cm}, so: tan(26.927)=h3000\tan(26.927^\circ) = \frac{h}{3000}

Now, we calculate hh.

Let me compute this for you.The height hh, which is the vertical distance from point DD to point BB, is approximately 1523.76cm1523.76 \, \text{cm}.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the height hh change if the angle ACB\angle ACB increased?
  2. Can we calculate the length of side ABAB using this information?
  3. How do we compute the area of this triangle using the given data?
  4. What would happen to the height if the length of BCBC were reduced by half?
  5. How can we find the distance from point DD to CC?

Tip: In right triangles, trigonometric functions like sine, cosine, and tangent are key tools for determining unknown lengths and angles when certain values are provided.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Tangent Function

Formulas

tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent
h = BC * tan(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem (implicitly involved)
Trigonometric functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12