Math Problem Statement
Find the perimeter of triangle XYZ. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. Figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
Solution
The problem asks to find the perimeter of triangle , which is depicted on the right side of the image.
Information from the triangle:
- Angle at
- Angle at
- Angle at
- Side
- Side
To find the perimeter of , we need the length of side . We can use the Law of Cosines to calculate .
The Law of Cosines states:
Substituting the known values:
Now let's calculate .The length of side is approximately units.
Now, to find the perimeter of , we add up the lengths of all three sides:
Thus, the perimeter of is approximately 93.4 units.
Would you like further details on any part of this process or help with related concepts?
Here are five related questions you might find useful:
- How is the Law of Cosines derived?
- How can the Law of Sines be applied to this triangle?
- Can the perimeter be found using a different method, such as the Law of Sines?
- What is the difference between the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines?
- How would you calculate the area of ?
Tip: Always ensure the angles you use are in degrees or radians, matching the mode of your calculator or function.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Triangles
Law of Cosines
Formulas
Law of Cosines: c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab * cos(C)
Theorems
Law of Cosines
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12