Math Problem Statement

Question content area top left Part 1 Solve the right triangle. . . . Question content area top right Part 1 121 m 49.9 degrees N M P n p Question content area bottom Part 1 Find the measure of M. Mequals    40.1degrees ​(Round to one decimal place as​ needed.) Part 2 The length of side nequals    enter your response here m and of side pequals    enter your response here m. ​(Round to the nearest integer as​ needed.)

Solution

To solve this right triangle problem, we can follow the given steps. Let's break it down:

Step 1: Triangle Information

  • The triangle NMP\triangle NMP is a right triangle.
  • We are given:
    • Angle M=40.1\angle M = 40.1^\circ
    • Angle N=49.9\angle N = 49.9^\circ
    • Hypotenuse NP=121NP = 121 m.

We need to find the lengths of sides nn (adjacent to N\angle N) and pp (opposite N\angle N).

Step 2: Use Trigonometric Functions

Finding side nn (adjacent to N\angle N):

We can use the cosine function for this: cos(49.9)=n121\cos(49.9^\circ) = \frac{n}{121} Solving for nn: n=121×cos(49.9)n = 121 \times \cos(49.9^\circ)

Finding side pp (opposite N\angle N):

We can use the sine function for this: sin(49.9)=p121\sin(49.9^\circ) = \frac{p}{121} Solving for pp: p=121×sin(49.9)p = 121 \times \sin(49.9^\circ)

Now, let's calculate the values of nn and pp.The calculations give us the following results:

  • The length of side nn (adjacent to N\angle N) is approximately 78 meters.
  • The length of side pp (opposite N\angle N) is approximately 93 meters.

Would you like more details on how these values were derived, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can we verify these results using the Pythagorean theorem?
  2. What trigonometric function is used to find the hypotenuse given two sides?
  3. How do different angles affect the side lengths in a right triangle?
  4. What are the other possible ways to solve a right triangle?
  5. What is the significance of rounding in practical triangle problems?

Tip: When working with angles and trigonometric functions, always ensure your calculator is in the correct mode (degrees or radians).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

cos(θ) = adjacent/hypotenuse
sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse

Theorems

Basic Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12