Math Problem Statement

Solve for LM in the given triangle.

Solution

To solve for the length of LMLM in the given triangle, we'll use trigonometry. Here's the step-by-step process:

Given:

  • LNM=90\angle LNM = 90^\circ (Right angle at NN)
  • KLM=5225\angle KLM = 52^\circ 25' (Angle KLMKLM)
  • NLM=2530\angle NLM = 25^\circ 30' (Angle NLMNLM)
  • LN=48LN = 48 units

Steps to Solve:

  1. Calculate KML\angle KML:

    • Since KML\angle KML is the exterior angle to LNM\triangle LNM: KML=KLMNLM=52252530=2655\angle KML = \angle KLM - \angle NLM = 52^\circ 25' - 25^\circ 30' = 26^\circ 55'
  2. Use the sine rule in LNM\triangle LNM: Since LNM=90\angle LNM = 90^\circ, we can use basic trigonometry: sin(NLM)=LMLN\sin(\angle NLM) = \frac{LM}{LN} sin(2530)=LM48\sin(25^\circ 30') = \frac{LM}{48}

    To find LMLM: LM=48×sin(2530)LM = 48 \times \sin(25^\circ 30')

  3. Calculate LMLM: Use the sine value for 253025^\circ 30': sin(2530)0.4305\sin(25^\circ 30') \approx 0.4305 LM=48×0.430520.66 unitsLM = 48 \times 0.4305 \approx 20.66 \text{ units}

So, the length of LMLM is approximately 20.66 units.

Would you like further details or have any questions about this solution?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the area of LNM\triangle LNM?
  2. What is the length of MNMN using the given angles and sides?
  3. How do you determine LKN\angle LKN in the full triangle?
  4. How would you apply the cosine rule in this triangle?
  5. What would the problem look like if the given triangle was scalene?

Tip: In trigonometry, the sine rule is particularly useful when you know two angles and one side of a triangle, which allows you to find unknown sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Triangle Properties

Formulas

Sine rule
Trigonometric ratio: sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse

Theorems

Exterior Angle Theorem
Right Triangle Trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12