Math Problem Statement

give me a problem in trigonometry with a diagram

Solution

Here is a trigonometry problem diagram featuring a right triangle. The given information includes one angle of 30° and the length of the opposite side as 5 units. The hypotenuse and adjacent side are unknown.

Problem:

  1. Use the sine function to find the hypotenuse.

    • sin(30)=oppositehypotenuse\sin(30^\circ) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
  2. Use the cosine function to find the adjacent side.

    • cos(30)=adjacenthypotenuse\cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you calculate the hypotenuse in this problem using sine?
  2. What formula can you use to find the adjacent side in terms of cosine?
  3. Why does sin(30)\sin(30^\circ) equal 0.5, and how does this help solve the problem?
  4. How does knowing one angle help determine the entire triangle's dimensions?
  5. Can you solve this triangle without using a calculator?

Tip:

Always check if angles and side lengths in a right triangle satisfy the Pythagorean theorem as a verification step!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Sine Function
Cosine Function

Formulas

\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}
\cos(\theta) = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12