Math Problem Statement
draw a neat diagram for each question.
a) martin walked from home (H) to the local store (S) on a bearing of 035 degrees. he then wlaked on a bearing of 125 degrees to the park ( P) which is 450m due east of his home.
i) show that angle HSP = 90 degrees
ii ) find the distance between martin's home and the store (1dp)
Solution
Let's break this problem into parts, then I'll explain the steps to create the diagrams for each part of the question and solve the problem.
Step 1: Understanding the Problem
- Home (H) is the starting point.
- Store (S) is at a bearing of from .
- Park (P) is at a bearing of from and is 450 meters due east of .
Step 2: Diagram Explanation
We'll create two diagrams:
- Diagram 1 showing the positions of , , and based on the given bearings.
- Diagram 2 focusing on the right triangle formed to show and calculate the distance.
Step 3: Solve the Problem
Part (i): Show that
Given:
- The bearing of from is , so the angle from the north.
- The bearing of from is , which means that from the north at , the direction to is .
This indicates that , as the angle between the two bearings is a right angle.
Part (ii): Find the Distance Between Martin's Home and the Store
To find the distance , we can use trigonometry because we have a right triangle:
- meters (since is due east of ).
- The angle .
Using the sine rule:
Solving for :
Diagrams (to be visualized):
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Diagram 1:
- at the origin.
- at a angle from (north is ).
- at a angle from .
- is directly east of (450m).
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Diagram 2:
- Triangle showing the right angle at .
- Label the sides with and .
These diagrams will demonstrate the relationship between the points and confirm that as well as provide the required distance.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Bearings
Right Triangle Geometry
Formulas
Sine rule
Theorems
Properties of angles in a triangle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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