Math Problem Statement

What is the sine of angle B in the triangle below?

Solution

To determine the sine of angle BB in the triangle, we need to use the definition of sine for a right triangle, which is:

sin(B)=opposite side to Bhypotenuse\sin(B) = \frac{\text{opposite side to } B}{\text{hypotenuse}}

From the image:

  • The side opposite angle BB is 88 (side ACAC).
  • The adjacent side to angle BB is 66 (side ABAB).
  • The hypotenuse BCBC can be found using the Pythagorean theorem:

BC2=AB2+AC2BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2 BC2=62+82=36+64=100BC^2 = 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100 BC=100=10BC = \sqrt{100} = 10

Thus, the hypotenuse BC=10BC = 10. Now, we can calculate sin(B)\sin(B):

sin(B)=ACBC=810=45\sin(B) = \frac{AC}{BC} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}

Therefore, the correct answer is:

4/5(option c)\boxed{4/5} \quad \text{(option c)}

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Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. What is the cosine of angle BB in the given triangle?
  2. What is the tangent of angle BB?
  3. If the triangle were scaled up, keeping the same angles, how would the sine of angle BB change?
  4. Can you find the area of the triangle using the sine of angle BB?
  5. What is the sine of angle AA?

Tip: Remember, sine is always the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse, no matter the size of the triangle as long as the angles are fixed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

Sine function: sin(B) = opposite/hypotenuse
Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10