Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image you provided shows two right triangles, and the task is to find the values of and for each triangle.
Triangle 1 (Problem 11):
This is a right triangle with one angle marked as and the hypotenuse labeled as 10. The variables and represent the other two sides of the triangle.
Given that it's a right triangle with a angle, it must be an isosceles right triangle (a 45-45-90 triangle). In such a triangle, the two legs are equal in length, and each leg is times the length of the hypotenuse.
To find the value of and , we use the following relation for a 45-45-90 triangle:
Thus:
Triangle 2 (Problem 12):
This is another right triangle with one angle marked as and the hypotenuse labeled as . The opposite side to the angle is labeled , and the adjacent side is labeled .
In a 30-60-90 triangle, the ratio of the sides is:
- The side opposite the angle is half the length of the hypotenuse.
- The side opposite the angle is times the hypotenuse.
Since the hypotenuse is given as , we can express and the other side (adjacent to the angle) in terms of .
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The side opposite the angle is:
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The side adjacent to the angle (which is opposite the angle) is:
To fully solve for and , more information is needed (either the lengths of sides or angles) to establish the exact relationship. If the side opposite the 30° angle is known, we could solve for and .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Right Triangles
30-60-90 Triangle
45-45-90 Triangle
Formulas
For 45-45-90 triangle: x = y = hypotenuse / √2
For 30-60-90 triangle: y = (1/2) * x, Adjacent side = (√3 / 2) * x
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Properties of Special Triangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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