Math Problem Statement

solve for theta and area of shape

solve for theta and area of shape

Solution

Let's solve for θ\theta and the area of the given shape step by step.

Step 1: Solve for θ\theta

From the given image, the shape consists of two triangles. The known angles are:

  • 6060^\circ (upper triangle)
  • 9999^\circ (lower triangle)

Since the interior angles of a triangle sum to 180180^\circ, we can determine θ\theta using:

θ=1809960\theta = 180^\circ - 99^\circ - 60^\circ

θ=21\theta = 21^\circ

Thus, θ=21\theta = 21^\circ.


Step 2: Find the Area of the Shape

The shape consists of two triangles. We will find their areas separately and sum them.

Upper Triangle (with sides 10 and 13, and angle 6060^\circ)

Using the formula for the area of a triangle:

A=12absinCA = \frac{1}{2}ab \sin C

A1=12(10)(13)sin60A_1 = \frac{1}{2} (10)(13) \sin 60^\circ

Using sin60=320.866\sin 60^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \approx 0.866:

A1=12(10)(13)(0.866)A_1 = \frac{1}{2} (10)(13)(0.866)

A156.29A_1 \approx 56.29


Lower Triangle (with sides 13 and 25, and angle 9999^\circ)

Using the same formula:

A2=12(13)(25)sin99A_2 = \frac{1}{2} (13)(25) \sin 99^\circ

Using sin990.999\sin 99^\circ \approx 0.999:

A2=12(13)(25)(0.999)A_2 = \frac{1}{2} (13)(25)(0.999)

A2162.37A_2 \approx 162.37


Total Area:

Atotal=A1+A2A_{\text{total}} = A_1 + A_2

Atotal56.29+162.37A_{\text{total}} \approx 56.29 + 162.37

Atotal218.66A_{\text{total}} \approx 218.66

Thus, the total area of the shape is approximately 218.66 square units.


Final Answers:

  1. θ=21\theta = 21^\circ
  2. Area 218.66\approx 218.66 square units

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Related Questions:

  1. How can we verify the angle sum property for irregular quadrilaterals?
  2. What other methods could be used to calculate the area of the shape?
  3. How would the solution change if one of the sides were unknown?
  4. How does the Law of Cosines apply to this problem?
  5. Can we calculate the perimeter of the shape?

Tip:

In problems involving non-right triangles, always check if the Law of Sines or Law of Cosines is useful before solving for unknown angles or sides!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Geometry
Angle Sum Property
Trigonometry
Area Calculation

Formulas

Angle Sum Property: sum of interior angles in a triangle is 180°
Area of Triangle: A = (1/2) * a * b * sin(C)

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem
Sine Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12