Math Problem Statement
Calculate the value of angle x in a triangle with sides 4.7 cm, 9.2 cm, and an angle of 78°.
Solution
The given problem shows a triangle where:
- ,
- ,
- ,
- (to be calculated).
We can use the sine rule to solve for angle . The sine rule is given as:
In this case, we will apply it to sides and angles of :
- (opposite to angle ),
- (opposite to angle ).
Thus, applying the sine rule:
We can solve this equation for :
Now, calculate:
Now, take the inverse sine to find :
Rounded to one decimal place:
Thus, the value of is approximately .
Would you like more details on any of the steps? Here are some additional questions related to the problem:
- How is the sine rule applied when all angles are known but only one side?
- What is the cosine rule, and how does it differ from the sine rule?
- How do you calculate the area of a triangle using angles and sides?
- What would happen if the angle was obtuse instead of acute?
- How does rounding affect the accuracy of trigonometric calculations?
Tip: Always double-check your angle unit (degrees or radians) when using a calculator to avoid errors.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Sine Rule
Formulas
Sine rule: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B)
Solving for x: sin(x) = (b * sin(B)) / a
Theorems
Sine Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12