Math Problem Statement
Solution
In the image you uploaded, two main questions are shown.
Question 10:
You are given a right-angled triangle with sides:
You are asked to find angle in radians to two decimal places.
To solve for , you can use the trigonometric function cosine, since .
Now solve for using the inverse cosine:
Question 11:
You are given the quadratic equation:
The equation asks you to solve using the quadratic formula, which is:
Here, , , and . You can now calculate the discriminant and substitute into the formula to find the solutions for .
I can work out these calculations for you. Would you like me to proceed?
5 related questions:
- How do you calculate angles in a triangle using sine, cosine, and tangent functions?
- What is the quadratic formula and how is it derived?
- How do radians relate to degrees, and how do you convert between them?
- How do you interpret the discriminant of a quadratic equation?
- Can you solve any triangle using only side lengths and trigonometric functions?
Tip:
When solving for angles in a right triangle, always decide which trigonometric ratio to use (sine, cosine, or tangent) based on the sides given relative to the angle you’re solving for.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Formulas
cos(θ) = adjacent/hypotenuse
Quadratic formula: y = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a
Theorems
Cosine Rule
Quadratic Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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