Math Problem Statement

Solve for R in terms of A, P, and x:

Given:

A = H + y

P = W + x

H = C + z

R = A - C

R = (y^2 + x^2) / 2y

P^2 + C^2 = R^2 + H^2 + W^2

R^2 = z^2 + x^2

Tan(theta) = x / z = H / W

x / z = -H / W

Solution

To solve for RR in terms of AA, PP, and xx using the given equations, let's proceed step by step.

Step 1: List the given equations

  1. A=H+yA = H + y
  2. P=W+xP = W + x
  3. H=C+zH = C + z
  4. R=ACR = A - C
  5. R=y2+x22yR = \frac{y^2 + x^2}{2y}
  6. P2+C2=R2+H2+W2P^2 + C^2 = R^2 + H^2 + W^2
  7. R2=z2+x2R^2 = z^2 + x^2
  8. tan(θ)=xz=HW\tan(\theta) = \frac{x}{z} = \frac{H}{W}
  9. xz=HW\frac{x}{z} = -\frac{H}{W}

Step 2: Simplify and analyze

From equation (4):
R=ACR = A - C Substitute A=H+yA = H + y and H=C+zH = C + z from equations (1) and (3): R=(C+z+y)C=z+yR = (C + z + y) - C = z + y

So, R = z + y \tag{10}

From equation (7):
R2=z2+x2R^2 = z^2 + x^2

Substitute R=z+yR = z + y from equation (10) into this equation: (z+y)2=z2+x2(z + y)^2 = z^2 + x^2 Expanding: z2+2zy+y2=z2+x2z^2 + 2zy + y^2 = z^2 + x^2 2zy+y2=x22zy + y^2 = x^2

This equation can be factored: y(2z+y)=x2y(2z + y) = x^2 2z + y = \frac{x^2}{y} \tag{11}

From equation (5):
R=y2+x22yR = \frac{y^2 + x^2}{2y}

Substitute equation (10) into this: z+y=y2+x22yz + y = \frac{y^2 + x^2}{2y}

Multiply both sides by 2y2y: 2yz+2y2=y2+x22yz + 2y^2 = y^2 + x^2 2yz+y2=x22yz + y^2 = x^2

Notice this equation matches equation (11), confirming that: z+y=y2+x22yz + y = \frac{y^2 + x^2}{2y}

Step 3: Relate RR to PP and xx

Since R=z+yR = z + y and using z=x2y22yz = \frac{x^2 - y^2}{2y} (derived from the above): R=x22y+yR = \frac{x^2}{2y} + y

From equation (2):
P=W+xP = W + x W = P - x \tag{12}

From equation (8): xz=HW\frac{x}{z} = \frac{H}{W} Since z+y=Rz + y = R: xRy=HW\frac{x}{R - y} = \frac{H}{W} W = \frac{H(R - y)}{x} \tag{13}

Using W=PxW = P - x in equation (13): Px=H(Ry)xP - x = \frac{H(R - y)}{x}

Finally, solving for RR: R=xP+yWxR = \frac{xP + yW}{x}

Since W=PxW = P - x, substitute back: R=xP+y(Px)xR = \frac{xP + y(P - x)}{x}

Now, let's simplify: R=P+y(Px)xR = P + \frac{y(P - x)}{x}

Final expression for RR:

R=P(1+yx)yR = P \left( 1 + \frac{y}{x} \right) - y

Conclusion:

R=P2+x2C22PR = \frac{P^2 + x^2 - C^2}{2P}

This is an expression of RR in terms of PP, xx, and yy.


Would you like further details on any specific part of the solution? Here are some related questions:

  1. How would changing the value of yy affect the value of RR?
  2. Can RR be simplified further if y=0y = 0?
  3. How does the equation change if C=0C = 0?
  4. What are the implications of the negative tangent condition xz=HW\frac{x}{z} = -\frac{H}{W}?
  5. Can PP be solved for in terms of RR, xx, and CC?

Tip: When solving for a variable, substitute all given relationships step by step to eliminate others.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Trigonometry

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem
Trigonometric identities

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12