Math Problem Statement

find the measure of each side of the triangle

Find the measure of each side of the triangle.

Solution

To find the measures of each side of the triangle ABC\triangle ABC, let’s identify and apply the appropriate trigonometric ratios. Given:

  • ABC=70\angle ABC = 70^\circ
  • BCA=90\angle BCA = 90^\circ
  • AC=6AC = 6 (opposite side to ABC\angle ABC)
  • We need to find ABAB (the hypotenuse) and BCBC (adjacent side to ABC\angle ABC).

Let's use trigonometric functions relative to ABC=70\angle ABC = 70^\circ:

  1. Finding BCBC (adjacent side): cos(70)=BC6\cos(70^\circ) = \frac{BC}{6} Solving for BCBC: BC=6cos(70)BC = 6 \cdot \cos(70^\circ)

  2. Finding ABAB (hypotenuse): sin(70)=6AB\sin(70^\circ) = \frac{6}{AB} Solving for ABAB: AB=6sin(70)AB = \frac{6}{\sin(70^\circ)}

Let me calculate these values.The measures of each side of the triangle are approximately:

  • BC2.05BC \approx 2.05
  • AB6.39AB \approx 6.39
  • AC=6AC = 6 (as given)

Would you like further details on the solution process, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How would the side lengths change if ABC\angle ABC were 6060^\circ instead of 7070^\circ?
  2. Can you calculate the area of this right triangle using the given dimensions?
  3. What is the perimeter of ABC\triangle ABC with the side lengths found?
  4. How would you find the height from point CC to side ABAB?
  5. If ACAC were doubled, how would that affect the other sides?

Tip: In right triangles, knowing one side and an acute angle is enough to determine all other side lengths using trigonometric ratios.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Sine and Cosine Ratios

Formulas

cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse
sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse

Theorems

Pythagoras' Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11