Math Problem Statement

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Suppose that triangle ABC is a right triangle with a right angle at C and hypotenuse c. Also note that a is the length of the side opposite angle A and b is the length of the side opposite angle B. Given that a = 6 and c = 19, determine the values of b, A, and B. Round to four decimal places when needed.

Solution

Problem Analysis:

We are solving for:

  1. bb: The length of the other leg of the right triangle.
  2. AA: The angle opposite side aa (in degrees).
  3. BB: The angle opposite side bb (in degrees).

Given:

  • a=6a = 6 (side opposite angle AA),
  • c=19c = 19 (the hypotenuse),
  • Triangle ABC\triangle ABC is a right triangle (C=90C = 90^\circ).

Solution:

1. Solve for bb (using the Pythagorean theorem):

c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 b2=c2a2b^2 = c^2 - a^2 b=c2a2b = \sqrt{c^2 - a^2} Substitute c=19c = 19 and a=6a = 6: b=19262=36136=32518.0278b = \sqrt{19^2 - 6^2} = \sqrt{361 - 36} = \sqrt{325} \approx 18.0278


2. Solve for AA (using trigonometry, sine function):

sinA=ac\sin A = \frac{a}{c} A=arcsin(ac)A = \arcsin\left(\frac{a}{c}\right) Substitute a=6a = 6 and c=19c = 19: A=arcsin(619)arcsin(0.3158)18.3664A = \arcsin\left(\frac{6}{19}\right) \approx \arcsin(0.3158) \approx 18.3664^\circ


3. Solve for BB (using the angle sum of a triangle):

In a triangle: A+B+C=180A + B + C = 180^\circ Since C=90C = 90^\circ: B=90AB = 90^\circ - A Substitute A=18.3664A = 18.3664^\circ: B=9018.366471.6336B = 90^\circ - 18.3664^\circ \approx 71.6336^\circ


Final Answers:

  1. b18.0278b \approx 18.0278
  2. A18.3664A \approx 18.3664^\circ
  3. ( B \approx 71.6336^\circ

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry
Right Triangle Properties

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem: c^2 = a^2 + b^2
Sine function: sin(A) = opposite/hypotenuse
Angle sum property of triangles: A + B + C = 180°

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem
Basic trigonometric functions
Triangle angle sum theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12