Math Problem Statement

Solve the angle of h

Solution

To solve for the angle opposite the side labeled hh in the given triangle, we'll analyze the triangle using trigonometric principles.

Analyzing the Triangle:

  1. Given Information:

    • The smaller triangle has one angle of 2222^\circ, the opposite side is hh, and the adjacent side is 2h2h.
    • The right triangle has a right angle.
  2. Finding the Angle:

    • Let's denote the angle we need to find as θ\theta, which is opposite the side hh.

    In the larger right triangle, the tangent of the angle θ\theta can be defined as: tan(θ)=oppositeadjacent=h2h=12\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{h}{2h} = \frac{1}{2}

  3. Using the Tangent Inverse:

    • To find the angle θ\theta, take the inverse tangent: θ=tan1(12)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)

Calculation:

θtan1(0.5)26.565\theta \approx \tan^{-1}\left(0.5\right) \approx 26.565^\circ

Thus, the angle opposite the side labeled hh is approximately 26.565°.


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related topics you might find interesting:

  1. How to calculate angles in non-right triangles?
  2. What is the relationship between the sides and angles in a right triangle?
  3. How do inverse trigonometric functions work?
  4. What is the sine rule and when is it used?
  5. How to solve triangles using the cosine rule?
  6. What are complementary and supplementary angles?
  7. How do you solve a triangle when all sides are known?
  8. How can trigonometric identities help simplify complex calculations?

Tip: Understanding the basic trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent) is key to solving various problems involving angles and distances in triangles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry

Formulas

Tangent function
Inverse tangent function

Theorems

Trigonometric ratios in right triangles

Suitable Grade Level

High School