Math Problem Statement

how to calculate the straight line distance in a triangle if A is 3/10 and B is 3/5

Solution

To calculate the straight-line distance between two points in a triangle, we need to clarify a few things:

  • Are AA and BB representing the lengths of two sides of the triangle?
  • Or are AA and BB the coordinates of points?

For now, I'll assume that AA and BB are side lengths of a right-angled triangle, and you want to find the hypotenuse (straight-line distance between the two other points) using the Pythagorean theorem:

c=A2+B2c = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2}

Where A=310A = \frac{3}{10} and B=35B = \frac{3}{5}.

Let’s calculate it:

  1. Square the values of AA and BB: A2=(310)2=9100A^2 = \left(\frac{3}{10}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{100} B2=(35)2=925B^2 = \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{25}

  2. Add the squared values: A2+B2=9100+925=9100+36100=45100=920A^2 + B^2 = \frac{9}{100} + \frac{9}{25} = \frac{9}{100} + \frac{36}{100} = \frac{45}{100} = \frac{9}{20}

  3. Take the square root to find cc: c=920=320=3250.6708c = \sqrt{\frac{9}{20}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{20}} = \frac{3}{2\sqrt{5}} \approx 0.6708

Thus, the straight-line distance cc is approximately 0.6708.

Would you like more details on this, or do you have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the distance formula in coordinate geometry?
  2. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to non-right triangles?
  3. What are other methods to calculate distances in triangles?
  4. How can trigonometry help in calculating side lengths of a triangle?
  5. Can this approach be extended to 3D space?

Tip: Always make sure you know the type of triangle you're dealing with before applying a specific method!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Square Roots

Formulas

c = √(A² + B²)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10