Math Problem Statement

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ABC is a right-angled triangle at A, AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm. Prove that sin x cos y + cos x sin y = 1.

Solution

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Problem Recap:

  • The triangle ABCABC is a right-angled triangle at AA.
  • AB=6cmAB = 6 \, \text{cm}, BC=10cmBC = 10 \, \text{cm}.
  • We need to prove that:
    sinxcosy+cosxsiny=1\sin x \cos y + \cos x \sin y = 1

Now, let's analyze it in detail.


Step 1: Identify the angles involved.

  • A=90\angle A = 90^\circ.
  • Since B+C=90\angle B + \angle C = 90^\circ (complementary in a right triangle), we have: Let B=x and C=y.\text{Let } \angle B = x \text{ and } \angle C = y. So, x+y=90x + y = 90^\circ.

Step 2: Trigonometric identity to prove.

The given expression is: sinxcosy+cosxsiny.\sin x \cos y + \cos x \sin y.

This is a known trigonometric identity: sin(x+y)=sinxcosy+cosxsiny.\sin(x + y) = \sin x \cos y + \cos x \sin y.

Since x+y=90x + y = 90^\circ, we have: sin(90)=1.\sin(90^\circ) = 1. Thus: sinxcosy+cosxsiny=1.\sin x \cos y + \cos x \sin y = 1.

This proves the given statement.


Step 3: Additional triangle properties.

Let’s ensure all sides are correct using the Pythagorean theorem.
BC2=AB2+AC2.BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2. With BC=10cmBC = 10 \, \text{cm} and AB=6cmAB = 6 \, \text{cm}, we solve for ACAC: 102=62+AC2    100=36+AC2    AC2=64    AC=8cm.10^2 = 6^2 + AC^2 \implies 100 = 36 + AC^2 \implies AC^2 = 64 \implies AC = 8 \, \text{cm}.


Summary

  1. Since x+y=90x + y = 90^\circ, the expression sinxcosy+cosxsiny=sin(90)=1\sin x \cos y + \cos x \sin y = \sin(90^\circ) = 1.
  2. This confirms the identity and proves the result.

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Related Questions:

  1. What are some other trigonometric identities involving complementary angles?
  2. How do you calculate all trigonometric ratios for this triangle?
  3. What is the importance of the Pythagorean theorem in right-angled triangles?
  4. What are the values of sinx\sin x and cosy\cos y for the given triangle?
  5. How does this identity apply to angles beyond 9090^\circ?

Tip: Familiarize yourself with basic trigonometric identities like sin(A±B)\sin(A \pm B) to easily solve such problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right-Angled Triangle
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

sin(x + y) = sin x cos y + cos x sin y
Pythagorean theorem: BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Identity (sin addition identity)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10