Math Problem Statement
Solve
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:
- : The length of the other leg of the right triangle.
- : The angle opposite side (in degrees).
- : The angle opposite side (in degrees).
Given:
- (side opposite angle ),
- (the hypotenuse),
- Triangle is a right triangle ().
Solution:
1. Solve for (using the Pythagorean theorem):
Substitute and :
2. Solve for (using trigonometry, sine function):
Substitute and :
3. Solve for (using the angle sum of a triangle):
In a triangle: Since : Substitute :
Final Answers:
- ( 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
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