Math Problem Statement

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Please help with the solution to the problem in the image, involving calculating the length of LM, the angle LKM, and the bearing of M from K.

Solution

Let's go step-by-step through what is shown in the image:

Part (iii) - Calculating the Length of LM

The task is to calculate the length of LM to the nearest kilometer.

From the image, the calculations are:

  1. 802=640080^2 = 6400
  2. 1202=14400120^2 = 14400
  3. 2×80×120=192002 \times 80 \times 120 = 19200

It seems like a cosine or distance formula is being used here, possibly related to vectors or trigonometry.

Continuing:

  1. 19200×(cosL)=14717.7619200 \times (\cos L) = 14717.76
  2. To calculate LM2LM^2: LM2=6400+1440014717.76LM^2 = 6400 + 14400 - 14717.76
  3. This yields: LM=35517.76188.49kmLM = \sqrt{35517.76} \approx 188.49 \, \text{km}

Rounding to the nearest kilometer, the answer is:

LM188kmLM \approx 188 \, \text{km}

Part (iv) - Measure of LKM\angle LKM

The angle LKM\angle LKM is calculated to be 140140^\circ.

The answer to this part is simply:

LKM=140\angle LKM = 140^\circ

Part (v) - Bearing of M from K

The task is to calculate the bearing of point M from point K.

Bearings are usually measured in degrees clockwise from North. Since part (iv) gave LKM=140\angle LKM = 140^\circ, I can assume there might be additional information, such as a direction indicator or coordinates, to calculate the bearing.

However, it's not fully clear from the given work, so if you have additional context, please share it, and I'll be happy to help.

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Relative Questions to Expand Your Understanding:

  1. What trigonometric relationships can be used to solve for lengths and angles in triangles?
  2. How do you apply the cosine rule to calculate the side length of a triangle?
  3. What is the standard approach for rounding distances to the nearest kilometer?
  4. How can bearings be interpreted and calculated from given angles?
  5. What are the common methods used to solve for an angle when side lengths are known?

Tip: Always keep track of rounding instructions—whether the result needs to be rounded up or down can make a significant difference in some practical contexts, like navigation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Distance Formula
Cosine Rule
Bearings

Formulas

Cosine Rule: c² = a² + b² - 2ab × cos(C)
Pythagoras' Theorem: a² + b² = c²

Theorems

Cosine Rule for Triangles
Basic Trigonometric Relationships

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12