Math Problem Statement

Solve the right triangle with A = 50° and a = 22. Find B, b, and c. Round to the nearest tenth.

Solution

This problem is about solving a right triangle given one angle and one side length. Specifically, you're given:

  • Angle A=50A = 50^\circ
  • Side a=22a = 22 (the side opposite angle AA)
  • Angle BB is unknown (but it’s a right triangle, so C=90C = 90^\circ)
  • Side lengths bb and cc are unknown.

Step 1: Find Angle BB

Since the sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ, we can find angle BB using: B=90A=9050=40B = 90^\circ - A = 90^\circ - 50^\circ = 40^\circ

Step 2: Find Side bb (adjacent to AA)

We can use the tangent function to find bb (the side adjacent to angle AA): tan(A)=ab\tan(A) = \frac{a}{b} b=atan(A)=22tan(50)18.4b = \frac{a}{\tan(A)} = \frac{22}{\tan(50^\circ)} \approx 18.4

Step 3: Find Hypotenuse cc

We can use the sine function to find cc (the hypotenuse): sin(A)=ac\sin(A) = \frac{a}{c} c=asin(A)=22sin(50)28.7c = \frac{a}{\sin(A)} = \frac{22}{\sin(50^\circ)} \approx 28.7

Final Answers:

  • B=40B = 40^\circ
  • b18.4b \approx 18.4
  • c28.7c \approx 28.7

Would you like more details or clarifications?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you solve a right triangle given two sides?
  2. What are other ways to find the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
  3. How can trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) be applied in real-life problems?
  4. What is the Pythagorean theorem, and how does it apply to right triangles?
  5. How does rounding affect the accuracy of trigonometric calculations?

Tip: Always ensure your calculator is in degree mode when working with trigonometric functions involving degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Angle Sum of a Triangle
Trigonometric Ratios

Formulas

B = 90° - A
tan(A) = a / b
sin(A) = a / c
c² = a² + b² (Pythagorean theorem)

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11