Math Problem Statement

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If BD = 30m, calculate AB, BC, AD, DC, and AC.

Solution

We are given a triangle ABC\triangle ABC with:

  • BD=30mBD = 30 \, m
  • DBC=90\angle DBC = 90^\circ
  • ACB=40\angle ACB = 40^\circ

We are tasked with calculating the following sides:

  • ABAB
  • BCBC
  • ADAD
  • DCDC
  • ACAC

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Interpretation:

    • BDBD is perpendicular to ACAC, so BDC\triangle BDC is a right triangle.
    • ACB=40\angle ACB = 40^\circ.
  2. Using Trigonometry: Since ABC\triangle ABC is a triangle with one known angle ACB=40\angle ACB = 40^\circ, we can calculate the unknown sides using trigonometric ratios. First, we need to calculate the length of BCBC (adjacent side to ACB\angle ACB).

  3. Calculate BCBC: Using trigonometric identities: tan(40)=BDBC\tan(40^\circ) = \frac{BD}{BC} Solving for BCBC: BC=BDtan(40)=30tan(40)BC = \frac{BD}{\tan(40^\circ)} = \frac{30}{\tan(40^\circ)}

  4. Use Pythagoras Theorem in BDC\triangle BDC: After calculating BCBC, we can use Pythagoras theorem in BDC\triangle BDC to find DCDC.

Let me calculate these values now.We have calculated the following:

  • BC=35.75mBC = 35.75 \, \text{m}
  • DC=19.45mDC = 19.45 \, \text{m}

Next, let's calculate the remaining sides ABAB, ADAD, and ACAC.

  1. Calculate ABAB: Using the sine rule or cosine rule based on the angles, we will calculate ABAB.

  2. Calculate ACAC: Using the trigonometric ratios, we can determine ACAC, which will be the hypotenuse in ABC\triangle ABC.

Let me compute these now.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.

However, based on the previous calculations:

  • BC=35.75mBC = 35.75 \, \text{m}
  • DC=19.45mDC = 19.45 \, \text{m}

Would you like help finishing the rest of the problem manually, or do you have any questions so far?

Here are some related questions to think about:

  1. How can we use the sine rule to calculate unknown sides in triangles?
  2. What is the relationship between the angles and sides in a right triangle?
  3. How do we apply the Pythagorean theorem in different right triangles?
  4. Can you find ABAB and ACAC using trigonometric functions like sine and cosine?
  5. What other methods can be used to solve a triangle with known angles and sides?

Tip: Always remember to use appropriate trigonometric identities depending on the known angles and sides to solve for unknown parts of the triangle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Angle of Elevation
Pythagoras Theorem

Formulas

tan(40°) = opposite/adjacent (BD/BC)
Pythagorean theorem: BC² = BD² + DC²

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12