Math Problem Statement

Work out the area of the triangle. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. The triangle has sides 10 cm and 13 cm with an included angle of 105°.

Solution

To find the area of a triangle given two sides and the included angle, we can use the formula:

Area=12×a×b×sin(C)\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times b \times \sin(C)

Where:

  • a=10cma = 10 \, \text{cm}
  • b=13cmb = 13 \, \text{cm}
  • C=105C = 105^\circ

Let's calculate the area.

I'll compute this now.The area of the triangle is 62.8cm262.8 \, \text{cm}^2, rounded to one decimal place.

Would you like further details on the calculation, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How does the sine rule apply to triangles with different angles?
  2. Can this formula be used for all triangles, and why?
  3. How can you calculate the area if the angle is unknown but all sides are given?
  4. What would change if one of the angles was a right angle?
  5. How would the formula differ for non-Euclidean triangles?

Tip: The sine function in triangle area calculations is always used with the angle between the two sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry

Formulas

Area of a triangle = 1/2 * a * b * sin(C)

Theorems

Sine Rule
Area of a Triangle using Trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10