Math Problem Statement

solve for thetha

Solution

To solve for the angle θ\theta in the given triangle, we can use the properties of the triangle and the given dimensions.

Step 1: Analyze the Triangle

The triangle appears to be a right triangle, where:

  • The hypotenuse is 33.
  • One side is 232\sqrt{3}.
  • The other side is 11.

Step 2: Apply Trigonometric Relationships

In a right triangle, the sine, cosine, and tangent functions relate the angle θ\theta to the sides of the triangle.

  1. Sine: sin(θ)=oppositehypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
  2. Cosine: cos(θ)=adjacenthypotenuse\cos(\theta) = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
  3. Tangent: tan(θ)=oppositeadjacent\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}

Step 3: Calculate θ\theta

Given the sides of the triangle:

  • The side opposite to θ\theta is 11.
  • The side adjacent to θ\theta is 232\sqrt{3}.
  • The hypotenuse is 33.

We can use the sine function: sin(θ)=13\sin(\theta) = \frac{1}{3} To find θ\theta, take the inverse sine (arcsine) of both sides: θ=arcsin(13)\theta = \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)

This will give us the value of θ\theta.

Step 4: Calculation

Let's compute the value: θarcsin(13)19.47\theta \approx \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{3}\right) \approx 19.47^\circ

So, θ\theta is approximately 19.4719.47^\circ.

Would you like further details or have any questions about the process?

Further Questions:

  1. How would you find the other angles of the triangle?
  2. What if the circle's radius rr was given? How would that change the problem?
  3. Can you calculate θ\theta using cosine or tangent instead of sine?
  4. How does the radius of the inscribed circle relate to the sides of the triangle?
  5. What is the area of this triangle?

Tip:

Always double-check the type of triangle (right, isosceles, etc.) before selecting a trigonometric function to find an angle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Sine Function

Formulas

Sine function: \( \sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} \)
Inverse sine function: \( \theta = \arcsin\left(\frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}\right) \)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12