Math Problem Statement

The figure is a right triangle. Give the exact value of the angle θ using the given side lengths: 3 (opposite) and 10 (hypotenuse).

Solution

This image shows a right triangle where one leg has a length of 3, and the hypotenuse has a length of 10. The angle θ\theta is marked opposite the leg of length 3. To solve for θ\theta, we can use trigonometric relationships.

Since the opposite leg is 3 and the hypotenuse is 10, we can use the sine function: sin(θ)=oppositehypotenuse=310\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{3}{10} Now, let's calculate θ\theta using this relationship:

θ=sin1(310)\theta = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{10}\right)

Let me calculate that for you.The angle θ\theta is approximately 17.4617.46^\circ.

Would you like further details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do we find the length of the adjacent side in this triangle?
  2. What other trigonometric ratios can we calculate for this triangle?
  3. How can the Pythagorean theorem help confirm the side lengths?
  4. What would the angle θ\theta be in radians?
  5. How do we use the cosine function to calculate angles?

Tip: For triangles, always check if the triangle is right-angled to apply basic trigonometric ratios.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse
θ = sin⁻¹(opposite / hypotenuse)

Theorems

Sine function
Inverse trigonometric functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11