Math Problem Statement

Find the area of the triangle ABC.       Aequals47.1degrees    Bequals35.1degrees    cequals21.2 m Question content area bottom Part 1 What is the area of the​ triangle?    enter your response here m squared ​(Round to the nearest tenth as​ needed.)

Solution

To find the area of the triangle ΔABC\Delta ABC, we can use the formula:

Area=12absin(C)\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}ab\sin(C)

Step 1: Calculate the missing angle

In a triangle, the sum of the angles is 180180^\circ. Thus, the missing angle CC is:

C=180AB=18047.135.1=97.8C = 180^\circ - A - B = 180^\circ - 47.1^\circ - 35.1^\circ = 97.8^\circ

Step 2: Apply the Law of Sines to find the other sides

Using the Law of Sines:

asin(A)=bsin(B)=csin(C)\frac{a}{\sin(A)} = \frac{b}{\sin(B)} = \frac{c}{\sin(C)}

We know c=21.2mc = 21.2 \, \text{m}, sin(C)=sin(97.8)0.9915\sin(C) = \sin(97.8^\circ) \approx 0.9915, sin(A)=sin(47.1)0.7314\sin(A) = \sin(47.1^\circ) \approx 0.7314, and sin(B)=sin(35.1)0.5748\sin(B) = \sin(35.1^\circ) \approx 0.5748.

21.20.9915=21.38a0.7314=b0.5748\frac{21.2}{0.9915} = 21.38 \approx \frac{a}{0.7314} = \frac{b}{0.5748}

Thus: a=21.20.73140.991515.63ma = \frac{21.2 \cdot 0.7314}{0.9915} \approx 15.63 \, \text{m} b=21.20.57480.991512.30mb = \frac{21.2 \cdot 0.5748}{0.9915} \approx 12.30 \, \text{m}

Step 3: Calculate the area

Substituting into the area formula with a=15.63a = 15.63, b=12.30b = 12.30, and sin(C)=0.9915\sin(C) = 0.9915:

Area=1215.6312.300.9915\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 15.63 \cdot 12.30 \cdot 0.9915

Area12190.130.991594.29m2\text{Area} \approx \frac{1}{2} \cdot 190.13 \cdot 0.9915 \approx 94.29 \, \text{m}^2

Final Answer:

The area of the triangle is approximately 94.3 m².


Would you like further clarification on any step? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What are alternative methods to find the area of a triangle using trigonometry?
  2. How does the Law of Sines help in solving triangles?
  3. What is the significance of the angle sum property in a triangle?
  4. Can the area formula using sine be derived geometrically?
  5. What are the applications of triangle area calculations in real-life scenarios?

Tip: Always double-check trigonometric calculations when using a calculator, ensuring the angle mode is set correctly (degrees/radians).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Triangle Geometry
Law of Sines
Area of a Triangle

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: A + B + C = 180 degrees
Law of Sines: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)
Area formula using sine: Area = (1/2) * a * b * sin(C)

Theorems

Law of Sines
Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12