Math Problem Statement

you have a right triangle. Side a is 15. Angle c is 1.5707 radians. Angle a is 2n/15. Solve for side b, angle b, and side c.

Solution

We are given the following information about a right triangle:

  • a=15a = 15 (one side of the triangle),
  • Angle C=1.5707C = 1.5707 radians (which is very close to π2\frac{\pi}{2}, implying this is the right angle),
  • Angle A=2n15A = \frac{2n}{15} (we'll interpret this expression as A=2n15A = \frac{2n}{15} radians, where nn is an unknown constant).

Step 1: Interpret the angles

Since angle CC is a right angle, we know:

  • C=1.5707C = 1.5707 radians (right angle, π2\frac{\pi}{2}),
  • The sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ or π\pi radians, so: A+B+C=πA + B + C = \pi Substituting C=π2C = \frac{\pi}{2}: A+B+π2=πA + B + \frac{\pi}{2} = \pi A+B=π2A + B = \frac{\pi}{2}

So, angle BB is related to angle AA as: B=π2AB = \frac{\pi}{2} - A

Step 2: Solve for side bb using trigonometry

To find side bb, we can use the sine or cosine rule. Let's first use the sine rule since we know angle AA and side aa.

  • From the sine rule: asinA=bsinB\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} Since B=π2AB = \frac{\pi}{2} - A, we have: sinB=cosA\sin B = \cos A Substituting this into the sine rule: asinA=bcosA\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\cos A} Solving for bb: b=acosAsinAb = \frac{a \cos A}{\sin A} Substituting a=15a = 15: b=15cosAsinA=15cotAb = 15 \cdot \frac{\cos A}{\sin A} = 15 \cot A

Step 3: Solve for angle AA

We have A=2n15A = \frac{2n}{15}, so we can substitute this expression into the equation for bb: b=15cot(2n15)b = 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right)

Step 4: Solve for side cc

We can find side cc using the Pythagorean theorem: c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 Substitute a=15a = 15 and b=15cot(2n15)b = 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right): c2=152+(15cot(2n15))2c^2 = 15^2 + \left( 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right) \right)^2 c=152+(15cot(2n15))2c = \sqrt{15^2 + \left( 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right) \right)^2}

Conclusion:

To summarize:

  • Side b=15cot(2n15)b = 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right),
  • Angle B=π22n15B = \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{2n}{15},
  • Side c=152+(15cot(2n15))2c = \sqrt{15^2 + \left( 15 \cot \left( \frac{2n}{15} \right) \right)^2}.

If you have a specific value for nn, we can calculate numerical values for bb and cc.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle Properties
Pythagorean Theorem
Sine and Cosine Rules

Formulas

A + B + C = π
b = 15 * cot(A)
c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Sine Rule
Cotangent Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12