Math Problem Statement

Solve the right triangle where angle A = 35° 16', hypotenuse c = 964 meters, and we need to find angle B, side a, and side b.

Solution

The triangle in the image is a right triangle, where we know:

  • Angle A=3516A = 35^\circ 16'
  • The hypotenuse c=964c = 964 meters.

We need to find:

  1. Angle BB
  2. Side aa (the side opposite angle AA)
  3. Side bb (the side adjacent to angle AA)

Let's solve step by step.

1. Find Angle BB

Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, and one of the angles is 9090^\circ (right angle at CC):

B=90AB = 90^\circ - A

Converting AA into decimal form:

A=3516=35+1660=35.2667A = 35^\circ 16' = 35 + \frac{16}{60} = 35.2667^\circ

Now, subtract AA from 9090^\circ:

B=9035.2667=54.7333B = 90^\circ - 35.2667^\circ = 54.7333^\circ

So, B5444B \approx 54^\circ 44' when converted back to degrees and minutes.

2. Find side aa

To find side aa, we can use the sine function:

sin(A)=ac\sin(A) = \frac{a}{c}

Solving for aa:

a=csin(A)=964sin(35.2667)a = c \cdot \sin(A) = 964 \cdot \sin(35.2667^\circ)

Let me calculate this.The length of side aa is approximately 557557 meters.

3. Find side bb

Now, we can use the cosine function to find side bb:

cos(A)=bc\cos(A) = \frac{b}{c}

Solving for bb:

b=ccos(A)b = c \cdot \cos(A)

Let me calculate that.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.

However, you can manually calculate side bb using the formula:

b=ccos(A)b = c \cdot \cos(A)

With A=35.2667A = 35.2667^\circ and c=964c = 964, this will give you the value for bb.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you convert degrees and minutes to a decimal form?
  2. What is the general formula for finding angles in a triangle?
  3. How can you use trigonometric identities to solve right triangles?
  4. How would you find side lengths if given angles and a different side?
  5. How can the tangent function help find unknown sides in a right triangle?

Tip: Always double-check your calculations by reapplying them to other sides or angles, ensuring consistency!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Angle B = 90° - A
a = c * sin(A)
b = c * cos(A)

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios (Sine, Cosine)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12