Math Problem Statement
Solve
Solution
Let's go ahead and solve each triangle in the image by finding the missing sides or angles.
Triangle 1 (Top Left):
- Given: One angle is , and one side adjacent to the angle is 10 cm.
Solution:
- Since it's a angle, the other non-right angle must also be (because the angles in a triangle sum up to ).
- This means the triangle is an isosceles right triangle. Thus, the two legs are equal.
Using the Pythagorean theorem:
Triangle 2 (Top Middle):
- Given: One angle is , and the hypotenuse is 8 cm.
Solution:
- For a angle, the opposite side is half of the hypotenuse:
- The adjacent side (using Pythagorean theorem):
Triangle 3 (Top Right):
- Given: One angle is and the side opposite this angle is 6.9 cm.
Solution:
- Using sine:
- For the adjacent side:
Triangle 4 (Middle Left):
- Given: One side (adjacent to ) is 20 cm.
Solution:
- Hypotenuse using cosine:
- Opposite side using sine:
Triangle 5 (Middle Right):
- Given: Hypotenuse is 15 cm, one side is unknown.
Solution:
- If one angle is , then:
- Adjacent side:
Triangle 6 (Bottom Left):
- Given: Side opposite is 42 mm.
Solution:
- Hypotenuse (double the opposite side):
- Adjacent side:
Triangle 7 (Bottom Right):
- Given: Angle , adjacent side 15 cm.
Solution:
- Hypotenuse using cosine:
- Opposite side:
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Follow-up Questions:
- How can you determine which trigonometric function to use given a specific side and angle?
- What is the relationship between the angles and sides in a triangle?
- How can the sine and cosine functions be derived from the unit circle?
- What is the role of complementary angles in determining the sides of a triangle?
- How would you solve a right triangle if only one side and the right angle are known?
Tip: When solving right triangles, always cross-check your calculations by verifying that the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides equals the square of the hypotenuse.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Sine Function
Cosine Function
Formulas
Pythagorean theorem
Sine function
Cosine function
Theorems
Properties of 45°-45°-90° triangle
Properties of 30°-60°-90° triangle
Suitable Grade Level
High School