Math Problem Statement

Use trigonometric ratios to find the lengths of the indicated sides in right triangles based on the angles and side lengths given.

Solution

The image you uploaded contains right-angled triangles with missing side lengths that need to be calculated using trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent). Let's solve each of the problems step by step following the instructions provided:

a) Triangle RQP

  • Given:
    • Angle R=32\angle R = 32^\circ
    • Hypotenuse PQ=53.2mPQ = 53.2 \, \text{m}
    • We need to find side PRPR (adjacent) and side RQRQ (opposite).
  1. To find PRPR (adjacent): Use cosine. cos(32)=PRPQ\cos(32^\circ) = \frac{PR}{PQ} Solving for PRPR: PR=PQ×cos(32)PR = PQ \times \cos(32^\circ) PR=53.2×cos(32)53.2×0.84845.11mPR = 53.2 \times \cos(32^\circ) \approx 53.2 \times 0.848 \approx 45.11 \, \text{m}

  2. To find RQRQ (opposite): Use sine. sin(32)=RQPQ\sin(32^\circ) = \frac{RQ}{PQ} Solving for RQRQ: RQ=PQ×sin(32)RQ = PQ \times \sin(32^\circ) RQ=53.2×sin(32)53.2×0.53028.20mRQ = 53.2 \times \sin(32^\circ) \approx 53.2 \times 0.530 \approx 28.20 \, \text{m}

b) Triangle DEF

  • Given:
    • Angle E=56\angle E = 56^\circ
    • Hypotenuse DF=73cmDF = 73 \, \text{cm}
    • We need to find side dd (adjacent) and side EFEF (opposite).
  1. To find dd (adjacent): Use cosine. cos(56)=d73\cos(56^\circ) = \frac{d}{73} Solving for dd: d=73×cos(56)d = 73 \times \cos(56^\circ) d=73×0.55940.81cmd = 73 \times 0.559 \approx 40.81 \, \text{cm}

  2. To find EFEF (opposite): Use sine. sin(56)=EF73\sin(56^\circ) = \frac{EF}{73} Solving for EFEF: EF=73×sin(56)EF = 73 \times \sin(56^\circ) EF=73×0.82960.52cmEF = 73 \times 0.829 \approx 60.52 \, \text{cm}

c) Triangle LMN

  • Given:
    • Angle L=37.5\angle L = 37.5^\circ
    • Adjacent MN=6mMN = 6 \, \text{m}
    • We need to find side nn (opposite) and side LNLN (hypotenuse).
  1. To find nn (opposite): Use tangent. tan(37.5)=n6\tan(37.5^\circ) = \frac{n}{6} Solving for nn: n=6×tan(37.5)n = 6 \times \tan(37.5^\circ) n=6×0.7674.60mn = 6 \times 0.767 \approx 4.60 \, \text{m}

  2. To find LNLN (hypotenuse): Use cosine. cos(37.5)=6LN\cos(37.5^\circ) = \frac{6}{LN} Solving for LNLN: LN=6cos(37.5)LN = \frac{6}{\cos(37.5^\circ)} LN=60.7947.56mLN = \frac{6}{0.794} \approx 7.56 \, \text{m}


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Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What are the conditions for using sine, cosine, or tangent to find missing sides?
  2. How do you calculate the angle of a right triangle if the opposite and adjacent sides are known?
  3. Can you explain how the Pythagorean theorem is related to trigonometric ratios?
  4. What would change in the calculations if the angle given is not between the adjacent and hypotenuse?
  5. How do trigonometric ratios apply to non-right triangles?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

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

Theorems

Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10