Math Problem Statement

Consider the triangle ABC. A=52°, C=67° and a=14. Solve for B, b and c.

Solution

To solve the triangle ABC with the given data, we will use the Law of Sines and the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ.

Given:

  • A=52\angle A = 52^\circ
  • C=67\angle C = 67^\circ
  • a=14a = 14 (side opposite to angle AA)

Step 1: Calculate B\angle B

The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ. Thus, B=180AC\angle B = 180^\circ - \angle A - \angle C B=1805267\angle B = 180^\circ - 52^\circ - 67^\circ B=61\angle B = 61^\circ

Step 2: Use the Law of Sines to find side bb

The Law of Sines states: asinA=bsinB=csinC\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}

First, we find bb: 14sin52=bsin61\frac{14}{\sin 52^\circ} = \frac{b}{\sin 61^\circ}

Rearrange to solve for bb: b=14sin61sin52b = 14 \cdot \frac{\sin 61^\circ}{\sin 52^\circ}

Using a calculator to find the sines: sin520.7880\sin 52^\circ \approx 0.7880 sin610.8746\sin 61^\circ \approx 0.8746

Now calculate bb: b=140.87460.788015.52b = 14 \cdot \frac{0.8746}{0.7880} \approx 15.52

Step 3: Use the Law of Sines to find side cc

Similarly, for cc: 14sin52=csin67\frac{14}{\sin 52^\circ} = \frac{c}{\sin 67^\circ}

Rearrange to solve for cc: c=14sin67sin52c = 14 \cdot \frac{\sin 67^\circ}{\sin 52^\circ}

Using a calculator to find the sine: sin670.9205\sin 67^\circ \approx 0.9205

Now calculate cc: c=140.92050.788016.35c = 14 \cdot \frac{0.9205}{0.7880} \approx 16.35

Summary of results

  • B=61\angle B = 61^\circ
  • b15.52b \approx 15.52
  • c16.35c \approx 16.35

Would you like details on the steps or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the solution change if C\angle C was different?
  2. Can you solve the triangle using only the Law of Cosines?
  3. How do you verify the accuracy of the calculated sides bb and cc?
  4. What is the significance of the Law of Sines in solving triangles?
  5. How would the solution approach change if only two sides and one angle were given?
  6. What other methods can be used to solve triangles in trigonometry?
  7. How does the sum of angles property help in solving triangles?
  8. What is the relationship between the sides and angles in any given triangle?

Tip: When solving triangles, always double-check your angle measures to ensure their sum is 180180^\circ. This is a quick way to catch errors early.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Law of Sines
Triangle Properties

Formulas

Law of Sines

Theorems

Sum of angles in a triangle

Suitable Grade Level

High School