Math Problem Statement

Determine the measure of side length x and the measure of angle θ in the given right triangle problems.

Solution

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Problem 5: Determine the measure of side length xx.

The triangle has a hypotenuse of 5 m and one leg measuring 3 m. By the Pythagorean theorem:

c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Here, c=5c = 5, a=3a = 3, and b=xb = x (the side we are solving for). Substituting into the formula:

52=32+x25^2 = 3^2 + x^2

25=9+x225 = 9 + x^2

x2=259x^2 = 25 - 9

x2=16x^2 = 16

x=16=4x = \sqrt{16} = 4

Answer: 4.0m\boxed{4.0 \, \text{m}}.


Problem 6: Determine the measure of angle θ\theta.

The triangle has one leg measuring 1.0 m (opposite to θ\theta) and another leg measuring 1.5 m (adjacent to θ\theta). Using the tangent function:

tan(θ)=oppositeadjacent\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}

tan(θ)=1.01.5\tan(\theta) = \frac{1.0}{1.5}

tan(θ)=230.6667\tan(\theta) = \frac{2}{3} \approx 0.6667

To find θ\theta, take the inverse tangent (tan1\tan^{-1}):

θ=tan1(0.6667)\theta = \tan^{-1}(0.6667)

Using a calculator:

θ33.69\theta \approx 33.69^\circ

Rounding to the nearest degree:

Answer: 34\boxed{34^\circ}.


Let me know if you have any questions or need further explanations!

Related Questions:

  1. What is the Pythagorean theorem, and when is it used?
  2. How do you calculate the sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle in a right triangle?
  3. How do you determine the hypotenuse if both legs are known?
  4. What is the difference between radians and degrees when measuring angles?
  5. Can you use trigonometric functions to solve triangles that are not right triangles?

Tip: Always double-check your triangle's labels (opposite, adjacent, hypotenuse) before applying trigonometric formulas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometry
Tangent Function

Formulas

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Tangent: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10