Math Problem Statement

Find the sine ratio of angle Θ in the right triangle shown, where the opposite side to Θ is 15, the adjacent side is 8, and the hypotenuse is 17.

Solution

To solve for the sine ratio of angle Θ\Theta, we use the definition of sine in a right triangle:

sin(Θ)=opposite sidehypotenuse\sin(\Theta) = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

From the triangle:

  • The side opposite Θ\Theta is AB=15AB = 15.
  • The hypotenuse is BC=17BC = 17.

Thus, the sine ratio is:

sin(Θ)=1517\sin(\Theta) = \frac{15}{17}

Final Answer:

sin(Θ)=1517\sin(\Theta) = \frac{15}{17}


Would you like a detailed breakdown of how sine is defined or applied in trigonometry?

Related Questions:

  1. What are the cosine and tangent ratios for angle Θ\Theta?
  2. How do you calculate the sine of Θ\Theta as a decimal approximation?
  3. What are the properties of a right triangle that make trigonometric ratios possible?
  4. How can you verify if sin(Θ)\sin(\Theta) is correct using the Pythagorean Theorem?
  5. What is the reciprocal of the sine ratio, and how is it used?

Tip:

Remember the acronym SOHCAHTOA: Sine = Opposite / Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent / Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite / Adjacent!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle Ratios

Formulas

sin(Θ) = opposite / hypotenuse

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10