Math Problem Statement

Find the requested values in the table below. Round to the nearest hundredth. (Includes trigonometric ratios, solving for sides or angles in triangles).

Solution

Let’s solve the table row by row using trigonometric ratios.

a) Angle = 3737^\circ, Opposite = 7, Hypotenuse = ?

We use the sine function: sin(θ)=OppositeHypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} sin(37)=7Hypotenuse\sin(37^\circ) = \frac{7}{\text{Hypotenuse}} Hypotenuse=7sin(37)70.601811.63\text{Hypotenuse} = \frac{7}{\sin(37^\circ)} \approx \frac{7}{0.6018} \approx 11.63

Answer for a): Hypotenuse = 11.63


b) Opposite = 6, Hypotenuse = 8, Angle = ?

We use the sine function again: sin(θ)=OppositeHypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} sin(θ)=68=0.75\sin(\theta) = \frac{6}{8} = 0.75 θ=sin1(0.75)48.59\theta = \sin^{-1}(0.75) \approx 48.59^\circ

Answer for b): Angle = 48.5948.59^\circ


c) Angle = 2020^\circ, Hypotenuse = 15, Adjacent = ?

We use the cosine function: cos(θ)=AdjacentHypotenuse\cos(\theta) = \frac{\text{Adjacent}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} cos(20)=Adjacent15\cos(20^\circ) = \frac{\text{Adjacent}}{15} Adjacent=15cos(20)150.939714.10\text{Adjacent} = 15 \cdot \cos(20^\circ) \approx 15 \cdot 0.9397 \approx 14.10

Answer for c): Adjacent = 14.10


d) Angle = 4545^\circ, Hypotenuse = 20, Opposite = ?

We use the sine function: sin(θ)=OppositeHypotenuse\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} sin(45)=Opposite20\sin(45^\circ) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{20} Opposite=20sin(45)200.707114.14\text{Opposite} = 20 \cdot \sin(45^\circ) \approx 20 \cdot 0.7071 \approx 14.14

Answer for d): Opposite = 14.14


Final Table

Angle (^\circ)OppositeAdjacentHypotenuse
377-11.63
48.596-8
20-14.1015
4514.14-20

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Relative Questions:

  1. How are trigonometric functions applied in practical scenarios?
  2. Can you solve similar problems involving different triangles?
  3. What is the significance of rounding to the nearest hundredth in calculations?
  4. How does the Pythagorean theorem relate to trigonometric ratios?
  5. How can you verify trigonometric calculations using a calculator?

Tip: Always double-check your trigonometric ratio and angle mode (degrees/radians) when solving problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle Ratios
Sine
Cosine
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

sin(θ) = Opposite / Hypotenuse
cos(θ) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
θ = sin⁻¹(Opposite / Hypotenuse)

Theorems

Basic Trigonometric Ratios
Pythagorean Theorem (implied for triangle side relations)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11